Tasting notes:

In the tradition of the families who have tended these vines in this enclave of the Valdobbiadene area since 1542, this wine expresses everything that is gorgeous about Cartizze. A very small sub-zone  of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Cartizze has ancient soils on steep slopes, which means that vineyard work is all undertaken by hand – heroic viticulture indeed. The result is this stupendous wine, pale lemon-green in hue, showing tiny bubbles and a mid-width cordon. Aromatics of orchard fruits are accented by light yeast and a chalky mineral note. Medium dry and light-bodied, the round palate flavours are balanced by refreshing acidity and satin mousse texture. A lingering, serious wine suited to gastronomy, it will work very nicely with a saffron-infused northern Italian risotto.  (Patricia Stefanowicz MW)