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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
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In the glass
Aroma: ripe apricot, tropical fruit, honey, jasmine
Palate: peach compote, lychee, creamy foam, white flower
Ruggeri's Cartizze expression from the storied 107-hectare grand cru hill. Off-dry and aromatic with richer fruit and honey than the standard Valdobbiadene range, showing the concentration that the south-facing Cartizze slopes produce.
What it pairs with
- Pandoro and Colomba (Italian holiday pastry) The classic Venetian festive pairing: Cartizze softness and sweetness match the enriched dough.More wines for dessert →
- Panna cotta with mango coulis Tropical fruit in the wine echoes the mango and the cream cushions its sweetness.More wines for dessert →
With cheese
How to serve Ruggeri Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze
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. Pandoro and Colomba (Italian holiday pastry), Panna cotta with mango coulis. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Ruggeri acquired Cartizze plots in the early decades after the hill's official recognition. The Cartizze designation was codified within the Valdobbiadene DOC in 1969 and elevated within the DOCG. Ruggeri's expression is noted for balance and complexity.
- 1969Cartizze granted its own sub-denomination within the Valdobbiadene DOC.
- 1980Ruggeri first releases its Cartizze label.
Facts
- Producer
- Ruggeri and C. · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; Charmat method
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 28-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Ruggeri Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze
What does Ruggeri Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze taste like?
On the nose, ripe apricot, tropical fruit, honey, jasmine. On the palate, peach compote, lychee, creamy foam, white flower. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a long and aromatic finish. Ruggeri's Cartizze expression from the storied 107-hectare grand cru hill. Off-dry and aromatic with richer fruit and honey than the standard Valdobbiadene range, showing the concentration that the south-facing Cartizze slopes produce.
When should I drink Ruggeri Cartizze 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 Ruggeri Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?
Pandoro and Colomba (Italian holiday pastry) is the canonical pairing; Panna cotta with mango coulis is the other strong match. The classic Venetian festive pairing: Cartizze softness and sweetness match the enriched dough.
What grapes are in Ruggeri Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG.
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