In the glass
Aroma: lemon blossom, green apple, chalk, light pear
Palate: crisp citrus, green pear, fine mineral, dry finish
Ruggeri's brut style for occasions calling for a leaner, drier Prosecco Superiore than the classic Extra Dry. Quartese is named after a Valdobbiadene locality and emphasises the zone's mineral freshness.
What it pairs with
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Grilled branzino with herbs
Dry freshness and mineral thread are ideal with grilled sea bass. -
Caesar salad
Brut acidity cleanses between bites of creamy dressing. -
Cicchetti veneziani
Versatile brut works across the diversity of Venetian bar snacks.
How to serve Ruggeri Quartese Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
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. Grilled branzino with herbs, Caesar salad, Cicchetti veneziani. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Quartese was introduced as Ruggeri's answer to growing demand for dry Brut Prosecco, distinct from the Extra Dry heritage of the house. The name references the Quartese locality of the Valdobbiadene hills.
- 2008 — Ruggeri launches Quartese Brut as a dry-style complement to the Extra Dry flagship.
Facts
- Producer
- Ruggeri and C.
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; Charmat method
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Ruggeri Quartese Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
What does Ruggeri Quartese Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut taste like?
On the nose, lemon blossom, green apple, chalk, light pear. On the palate, crisp citrus, green pear, fine mineral, dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a clean and dry finish. Ruggeri's brut style for occasions calling for a leaner, drier Prosecco Superiore than the classic Extra Dry. Quartese is named after a Valdobbiadene locality and emphasises the zone's mineral freshness.
When should I drink Ruggeri Quartese Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
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 Quartese Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Grilled branzino with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Caesar salad and Cicchetti veneziani. Dry freshness and mineral thread are ideal with grilled sea bass.
What grapes are in Ruggeri Quartese Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.