In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, crisp apple, lemon, light mineral
Palate: citrus peel, white peach, clean acidity, fine foam
Opere Trevigiane is Villa Sandi's premium DOCG Brut, positioned between Il Fresco DOC and the Cartizze grand cru. It uses Glera from selected hillside parcels within the Valdobbiadene DOCG zone for a more structured brut expression.
What it pairs with
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Seafood pasta (spaghetti alle vongole)
Mineral and high-acid brut amplifies the briny clam and garlic character. -
Poached chicken in lemon sauce
Clean citrus thread in the wine mirrors the lemon in the sauce. -
Arancini (fried rice balls)
Crisp effervescence refreshes between bites of substantial fried food.
How to serve Villa Sandi Opere Trevigiane 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. Seafood pasta (spaghetti alle vongole), Poached chicken in lemon sauce, Arancini (fried rice balls). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Opere Trevigiane (works of the Trevisian region) was launched to represent Villa Sandi's DOCG quality tier more precisely than the broader DOC Treviso Il Fresco. The label draws from hillside plots in the Valdobbiadene DOCG zone, giving a step up in complexity.
- 2007 — Villa Sandi introduces Opere Trevigiane as the premium Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut above Il Fresco.
Facts
- Producer
- Villa Sandi
- Grapes
- Glera
- Classification
- Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
- Oak
- No oak; extended Charmat
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Villa Sandi Opere Trevigiane Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
What does Villa Sandi Opere Trevigiane Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, crisp apple, lemon, light mineral. On the palate, citrus peel, white peach, clean acidity, fine foam. Structurally light-bodied, high acidity with a dry and mineral finish. Opere Trevigiane is Villa Sandi's premium DOCG Brut, positioned between Il Fresco DOC and the Cartizze grand cru. It uses Glera from selected hillside parcels within the Valdobbiadene DOCG zone for a more structured brut expression.
When should I drink Villa Sandi Opere Trevigiane Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
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 Villa Sandi Opere Trevigiane Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
Seafood pasta (spaghetti alle vongole) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poached chicken in lemon sauce and Arancini (fried rice balls). Mineral and high-acid brut amplifies the briny clam and garlic character.
What grapes are in Villa Sandi Opere Trevigiane Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut?
The blend is Glera. The wine is classified as Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.