In the glass
Aroma: fresh apple, white peach, lime, mineral
Palate: crisp pear, lemon, fine chalk, light yeast
The entry Brut Valdobbiadene DOCG from Col Vetoraz. The estate's altitude above Santo Stefano produces a distinctly cool-climate Glera with sharper acidity and finer aromatics than lower-valley peers.
What it pairs with
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Bruschetta con pomodoro fresco
Acidity and clean fruit balance the tomato's natural acidity beautifully. -
Mozzarella di bufala
Fine effervescence cuts through the milky richness of fresh buffalo mozzarella. -
Steamed mussels in white wine
Brut minerality resonates with the saline mussel liquor.
How to serve Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bruschetta con pomodoro fresco, Mozzarella di bufala, Steamed mussels in white wine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Alongside the flagship Cartizze, Col Vetoraz produces a range of Valdobbiadene DOCG expressions. The standard Brut represents the estate's house style at accessible pricing: elevation-driven acidity and mineral character that sets it apart from lower valley production.
- 1993 — Col Vetoraz launches the Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut alongside the Cartizze at founding.
Facts
- Producer
- Col Vetoraz Spumanti
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; Charmat method
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
Frequently asked about Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
What does Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut taste like?
On the nose, fresh apple, white peach, lime, mineral. On the palate, crisp pear, lemon, fine chalk, light yeast. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a clean and refreshing finish. The entry Brut Valdobbiadene DOCG from Col Vetoraz. The estate's altitude above Santo Stefano produces a distinctly cool-climate Glera with sharper acidity and finer aromatics than lower-valley peers.
When should I drink Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Drink 1-3 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Bruschetta con pomodoro fresco is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mozzarella di bufala and Steamed mussels in white wine. Acidity and clean fruit balance the tomato's natural acidity beautifully.
What grapes are in Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.