Ruggeri Quartese Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut

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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

• 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.More wines for vegetables and salads →
• Cicchetti veneziani Versatile brut works across the diversity of Venetian bar snacks.

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 Ruggeri Quartese Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut

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. 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.

1. 2008Ruggeri launches Quartese Brut as a dry-style complement to the Extra Dry flagship.

Facts

Producer

Ruggeri and C. · visiting guide

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

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