Foss Marai
Valdobbiadene Strada di Guia 109 Extra Dry
| Denomination | DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Glera |
- DOCG Designation: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco from Guia di Valdobbiadene (TV)
- Grape variety and harvest: 100% Glera, hand-picked in crates to preserve the grapes
- Sparkling process: Charmat method in autoclave with selected yeasts, Extra Dry type
- Sensory profile: notes of acacia and apple; fresh, soft and harmonious taste
- Data and serving: 11% vol, 0.75 L; serve at 6-8 °C; contains sulphites; 88/100 Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Foss Marai Valdobbiadene Strada di Guia 109 Extra Dry is a white sparkling wine that enhances the territory of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco. Made from Glera grapes, this wine stands out for its Extra Dry style, offering a rounded and smooth sip. The bouquet is characterised by clear notes of acacia and apple, preserved by fermentation in a pressurised tank. On the palate, the natural freshness harmoniously blends with the measured sweetness of the residual sugar, resulting in a balanced and persistent taste.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Guia di Valdobbiadene, in the hilly heart of Veneto. The vineyards climb steep slopes, requiring manual care that translates into genuine heroic viticulture. The soils feature a mixture of limestone and clay, an ideal combination to promote drainage and prevent waterlogging. Foss Marai manages the vines in harmony with the plant's natural rhythms, without forcing. This agronomic approach preserves the characteristics of a unique hilly territory, directly influencing the aromatic quality of the grapes.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting, an essential step to keep the grape bunches intact until they reach the winery. Here, gentle pressing is used to extract only the free-run must. After decanting, the clearest portion ferments with selected yeasts. The subsequent prise de mousse takes place using the Charmat method, carrying out the second fermentation in a pressurised tank. This technical process enhances the fresh varietal notes of Glera, ensuring a clean final result that fully reflects the typicality of the area of origin.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1984, the Foss Marai winery enhances the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG designation through a constant pursuit of quality. Made from Glera grapes grown on the steep slopes of Guia, this cuvée is the result of true heroic viticulture, where manual harvesting preserves the integrity of the vineyard. The use of selected yeasts and rigorous blind tastings ensure an outstanding sensory experience. This elegant sparkling wine, awarded 88/100 by Vinous, is an authentic expression of the Veneto region.
Awards
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88/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Carlo Biasiotto, Fabio Men
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
This approach allows the company to offer new products, but also constantly improve its wines, which undergo strict assessment by a group of oenologists, known as the "club of the wise men", who perform rigorous blindfolded tastings. The Company’s journey is thus a "slow and continuous" path toward improvement and excellence. Thus, the quality of Foss Marai comes from years of experience and craftsmanship, daily research and continuous technological innovation. A quality that is always at the highest level, in the international wine market, with the best Italian sparkling wines. Read more
| Name | Foss Marai Valdobbiadene Strada di Guia 109 Extra Dry |
|---|---|
| Type | White charmat method sparkling wine extra dry |
| Denomination | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Glera |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Foss Marai |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1984, the Foss Marai winery enhances the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG designation through a constant pursuit of quality. Made from Glera grapes grown on the steep slopes of Guia, this cuvée is the result of true heroic viticulture, where manual harvesting preserves the integrity of the vineyard. The use of selected yeasts and rigorous blind tastings ensure an outstanding sensory experience. This elegant sparkling wine, awarded 88/100 by Vinous, is an authentic expression of the Veneto region. |
| Origin | Guia di Valdobbiadene (TV) |
| Soil composition | Mixture of limestone and clay |
| Production technique | Charmat method (secondary fermentation in autoclave) |
| Wine making | Manual harvest in crates; soft pressing to obtain the free-run must; decantation and clarification; inoculation with selected yeasts; secondary fermentation in autoclave (Charmat method); then bottling. |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 15.5 gr/L |
| Year production | 1600000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |