Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center
Discover four wines from Verona & Veneto region with local pairings in a wine bar located in the city center. A sommelier will provide insights in a fine tasting experience.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: white peach, pear, acacia blossom, light honey
Palate: ripe stone fruit, gentle sweetness, fine foam, citrus
Drusian is the flagship Extra Dry from Foss Marai, named after the locality of the Guia vineyards. Softer and more aromatic than the Brut, with white peach and acacia blossom in an off-dry, easy-drinking style.
What it pairs with
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Carpaccio di bresaola con rucola
Off-dry softness contrasts the saltiness of air-dried beef and peppery rocket. -
Crostini con crema di salmone
Creamy salmon spread is lifted by the wine's gentle sweetness and effervescence.
How to serve Foss Marai Drusian Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry
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. Carpaccio di bresaola con rucola, Crostini con crema di salmone. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Drusian Extra Dry was developed to give Foss Marai a presence in the Extra Dry category that dominates Italian domestic and export Prosecco sales. Named for the Drusian area of the Guia sub-zone, it became the estate's best-selling label.
- 1985: Foss Marai launches Drusian Extra Dry as the flagship accessible label.
Facts
- Producer
- Foss Marai · visiting guide
- 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
- 1985
Frequently asked about Foss Marai Drusian Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry
What does Foss Marai Drusian Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry taste like?
On the nose, white peach, pear, acacia blossom, light honey. On the palate, ripe stone fruit, gentle sweetness, fine foam, citrus. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a soft and fruity finish. Drusian is the flagship Extra Dry from Foss Marai, named after the locality of the Guia vineyards. Softer and more aromatic than the Brut, with white peach and acacia blossom in an off-dry, easy-drinking style.
When should I drink Foss Marai Drusian Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry?
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 Foss Marai Drusian Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry?
Carpaccio di bresaola con rucola is the canonical pairing; Crostini con crema di salmone is the other strong match. Off-dry softness contrasts the saltiness of air-dried beef and peppery rocket.
What grapes are in Foss Marai Drusian Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
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