Structure

Bodylight
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessoff dry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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

Light-bodiedHigh acidityOff DryLong And Floral finish

Aroma: white peach, apricot, elderflower, honey

Palate: nectarine, candied citrus peel, ripe pear, fine mineral

A single-hill Cartizze grand cru expression from the Stecca parcel, with richer fruit, honeyed florality and greater complexity than the standard Rustico, yet retaining the hallmark lightness of the hill.

What it pairs with

  • Fruit tart
    Off-dry profile and floral notes harmonise with fruit-based pastry without clashing.
  • Seared scallops
    Sweetness of the wine amplifies the natural sweetness of seared shellfish.
  • Venetian creamed cod (baccala mantecato)
    Rich olive oil texture of the cod is lifted by the wine's effervescence and fruit.

How to serve Nino Franco Grave di Stecca Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Fruit tart, Seared scallops, Venetian creamed cod (baccala mantecato). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Cartizze hill is a 107-hectare grand cru within the Valdobbiadene DOCG. Nino Franco has held plots on the Stecca parcel since the 1980s. Grave di Stecca, meaning 'stony ground of Stecca', references the rocky south-facing terraces. It is one of the house's most prestigious single-site expressions.

  1. 1983: Nino Franco first releases Grave di Stecca as a single-vineyard Cartizze expression.

Facts

Producer
Nino Franco · visiting guide
Grapes
Glera
Classification
Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG
Oak
No oak; stainless steel Charmat
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 35-50 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1983

Frequently asked about Nino Franco Grave di Stecca Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze

What does Nino Franco Grave di Stecca Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze taste like?

On the nose, white peach, apricot, elderflower, honey. On the palate, nectarine, candied citrus peel, ripe pear, fine mineral. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a long and floral finish. A single-hill Cartizze grand cru expression from the Stecca parcel, with richer fruit, honeyed florality and greater complexity than the standard Rustico, yet retaining the hallmark lightness of the hill.

When should I drink Nino Franco Grave di Stecca Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Nino Franco Grave di Stecca Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?

Fruit tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared scallops and Venetian creamed cod (baccala mantecato). Off-dry profile and floral notes harmonise with fruit-based pastry without clashing.

What grapes are in Nino Franco Grave di Stecca Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?

The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG.

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