Structure

Bodylight
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessoff dry
Oaknone or neutral

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

Light-bodiedMedium acidityOff DryClean And Lightly Fruity finish

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

  • 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.

How to serve Ruggeri Giustino B Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry

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. Prosciutto e melone, Smoked salmon blini, Cheese fondue. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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.

  1. 1950: Ruggeri founded in Valdobbiadene; Giustino B Extra Dry launched as the house's flagship.

Facts

Producer
Ruggeri and C. · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Ruggeri Giustino B Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry

What does Ruggeri Giustino B Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry taste like?

On the nose, white peach, green pear, acacia, lemon. On the palate, soft fruit, light sweetness, fine foam, clean citrus. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a clean and lightly fruity finish. 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.

When should I drink Ruggeri Giustino B Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry?

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 Ruggeri Giustino B Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry?

Prosciutto e melone is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Smoked salmon blini and Cheese fondue. The off-dry profile with melon fruit is a natural match for the classic Italian starter.

What grapes are in Ruggeri Giustino B Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry?

The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

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