Astoria
Valdobbiadene Cartizze Superiore Arzanà Dry
| Denomination | DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Glera |
| Aging | Foaming in an autoclave for about 20–25 days, followed by about 10 days on the lees and a rest in the bottle for 4–6 weeks before being released for sale. |
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 l bottle with 11.5% alcohol, made from Glera Cartizze DOCG grapes
- Vinification process: Hand-picked grapes and fermentation in steel at 18–19 °C
- Sparkling method: Charmat method in autoclave, with fine and persistent bubbles
- Aromatic profile: Notes of green apple, white peach, citrus fruits, white flowers and almond
- Taste and pairings: Full flavour, serve at 6–8 °C with fish dishes and desserts
Description
What kind of wine it is
Astoria Arzanà Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze Dry is a sparkling wine that highlights the unique characteristics of Glera grapes. This expression of Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze stands out for its pale, bright straw-yellow colour, enhanced by an extremely fine-grained perlage. On the nose, it reveals an intense and fragrant bouquet, defined by notes of green apple, white peach, citrus fruits and white flowers, enriched by a subtle hint of almond. On the palate, it is fruity and harmonious, with a full-bodied sip where the well-balanced sweetness is complemented by a lively acidity.
Where it comes from
It originates in Veneto, in the prestigious Cartizze subzone, located on the historic Prosecco hills in the Treviso area. The slopes of the vineyards and the optimal sun exposure ensure ideal ripening of the grapes, guaranteeing a clear aromatic profile. The vines, cultivated using the Sylvoz training system, benefit from the specific soil and climate conditions, allowing the fruit to precisely express the identity of this exceptional terroir.
How it is produced
The process begins between September and October with a manual harvest, carried out when the ideal organoleptic balance is reached. The grapes undergo gentle pressing and the must is left to settle statically. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The secondary fermentation occurs in a pressurised tank according to the Martinotti method for about twenty to twenty-five days, followed by a ten-day period on the lees. At the end of the process, the wine rests for several weeks before being released to the market.
History and Curiosities
Astoria presents this prestigious Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG, an outstanding sparkling wine born among the historic hills of Veneto. Winner of multiple awards, including the Cinque Grappoli Bibenda and the Quattro Viti AIS, this wine is the result of careful hand harvesting and expert cellar craftsmanship, combining gentle pressing with temperature-controlled fermentation. The sparkling process using the Charmat method and the period spent on the lees give it refined elegance, ensuring a longevity of 3-5 years.
Awards
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5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1987
- Oenologist: Roberto Sandrin
- Bottles produced: 2.000.000
- Hectares: 40
With Astoria bottles, the eye is aesthetically drawn to the long labels which are colourful, contemporary and fresh, elegantly covering thousands of convincing, substantial bottles of wine.
The winery is inThe Val de Brun Estate with vineyards spanning 40 hectares of the picturesque Prosecco Hills, whose unique landscape was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019. At the helm of the estate are Giorgio and Paolo Polegato, both hailing from a historic family of Treviso wine growers who know perfectly how to 'read' the climate and soils of this lucky area. Read more
| Name | Astoria Valdobbiadene Cartizze Superiore Arzana Dry |
|---|---|
| Type | White charmat method sparkling wine dry |
| Denomination | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Glera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Astoria |
| Story | History and Curiosities Astoria presents this prestigious Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG, an outstanding sparkling wine born among the historic hills of Veneto. Winner of multiple awards, including the Cinque Grappoli Bibenda and the Quattro Viti AIS, this wine is the result of careful hand harvesting and expert cellar craftsmanship, combining gentle pressing with temperature-controlled fermentation. The sparkling process using the Charmat method and the period spent on the lees give it refined elegance, ensuring a longevity of 3-5 years. |
| Origin | Cartizze, Valdobbiadene (Treviso), Veneto |
| Cultivation system | Sylvoz |
| Plants per hectare | 3,000–4,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 110–120 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | September-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 18–19 °C |
| Fermentation | Autoclave process 20–25 days; approximately 10 days on the lees; after bottling it rests for 4–6 weeks |
| Production technique | Charmat method (Martinotti) |
| Wine making | Manual harvest between September and October; gentle pressing and static decantation of the must; primary fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (18–19 °C) with selected yeasts; clarification and secondary fermentation in autoclave according to the Charmat (Martinotti) method for about 20–25 days; resting on the lees for about 10 days; bottle ageing for several weeks (about 4–6) before release. |
| Aging | Foaming in an autoclave for about 20–25 days, followed by about 10 days on the lees and a rest in the bottle for 4–6 weeks before being released for sale. |
| Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 22.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |