Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

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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

• Antipasto misto veneto Effervescence and high acidity cut through cured meats and marinated vegetables.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →
• Grilled white fish Delicate floral character complements lean lake fish without overpowering.More wines for fish →
• Fresh goat's cheese Lactic softness of the cheese echoes the wine's light cream texture.More wines for lamb →

With cheese

Casatella Trevigiana Local tradition Qualigeo says Casatella goes well with white and sparkling wines such as Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco. The cheese is soft, sweet and milky, and a dry Valdobbiadene's acidity and fine bubbles cut the creaminess between bites. Montasio Local tradition Qualigeo lists Prosecco DOP among the wines of the Montasio zone that it is paired with. Young Montasio is milky and soft; a dry Prosecco's acidity and bubbles lift that richness and leave the mouth clean. Schiz Our pick Schiz is browned in butter, finished with cream and eaten with polenta. A dry Valdobbiadene brings acidity and fine bubbles that cut the butter and cream and leave the plain milk flavour clear.

How to serve Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

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. 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.

1. 1919Nino Franco founds the Valdobbiadene house and begins producing Rustico as the core expression.
2. 1975Primo 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

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