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, fresh almonds
Palate: citrus zest, green apple, mineral, light cream
The benchmark entry-level Prosecco Superiore DOCG from Nino Franco. Pale straw with fine persistent perlage; white stone fruit and floral notes lead to a crisp, dry finish.
What it pairs with
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Antipasto misto veneto
Effervescence and high acidity cut through cured meats and marinated vegetables. -
Grilled white fish
Delicate floral character complements lean lake fish without overpowering. -
Fresh goat's cheese
Lactic softness of the cheese echoes the wine's light cream texture.
How to serve Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
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. Antipasto misto veneto, Grilled white fish, Fresh goat's cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rustico has been the entry-point to the Nino Franco portfolio since the house was founded in 1919 in Valdobbiadene. Primo Franco relaunched the label in the 1970s as a quality benchmark for the zone, focusing on pure Glera from estate and contracted Conegliano Valdobbiadene hillside plots.
- 1919: Nino Franco founds the Valdobbiadene house and begins producing Rustico as the core expression.
- 1975: Primo Franco assumes winemaking and sharpens the Rustico style to emphasise freshness over sweetness.
Facts
- Producer
- Nino Franco · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel Charmat second fermentation
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1919
Frequently asked about Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
What does Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore taste like?
On the nose, white peach, pear, acacia blossom, fresh almonds. On the palate, citrus zest, green apple, mineral, light cream. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a clean and refreshing finish. The benchmark entry-level Prosecco Superiore DOCG from Nino Franco. Pale straw with fine persistent perlage; white stone fruit and floral notes lead to a crisp, dry finish.
When should I drink Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore?
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 Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore?
Antipasto misto veneto is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled white fish and Fresh goat's cheese. Effervescence and high acidity cut through cured meats and marinated vegetables.
What grapes are in Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
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