In the glass
Aroma: white peach, green pear, acacia, lemon
Palate: soft fruit, light sweetness, fine foam, clean citrus
The historical benchmark of Ruggeri, first produced when the house was founded in 1950. Giustino B is named after Giustino Bisol, who co-founded the house; this Extra Dry expression became one of the most recognised Prosecco Superiore labels in the zone.
What it pairs with
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Prosciutto e melone
The off-dry profile with melon fruit is a natural match for the classic Italian starter. -
Smoked salmon blini
Light sweetness tempers the smoke and salt of the salmon. -
Cheese fondue
Soft effervescence and gentle sweetness cut the richness of melted cheese.
History
Ruggeri was co-founded by Giustino Bisol in 1950, and the house's flagship Extra Dry carries his name. The Giustino B label has been one of the consistently acclaimed expressions of the Extra Dry category and helped define the accessible-but-quality tier of Valdobbiadene DOCG production.
- 1950 — Ruggeri founded in Valdobbiadene; Giustino B Extra Dry launched as the house's flagship.
Facts
- Producer
- Ruggeri and C.
- 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
- 1950