NV Ruggeri "Cartizze" Prosecco Brut, Valdobbiadene, Veneto, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE Glera (minimum of 85%) and other local white grape varieties. Vine location is the most highly prized zones in the DOCG area of Valdobbiadene hills, in the Cartizze subzone. Excellent as an aperitif or with crustaceans and molluscs and other fish based dishes such as seafood risotto, sushi, fish tartare and marinated fish. It is also delicious with couscous and crunchy vegetables. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER The history of the Ruggeri winery

The Grand Mère parcel gets more sun than the Grand Pere block

It doesn’t get any more exclusive than this

Vertus 1er Cru (9%)

he mentored Jean-Nicolas during the transition and finally decided to retire in 1988

developing a high profile soil

a family farm that has been making wine in the Village of Verdigny for several generations

it is well recognized for where the Palmaz Family has restored the estate and legacy of this historic label

some of the dominant botanicals are star anise

Organic viticulture is now part of the domaine’s practice under Romain’s direction—and with full support from the family

and pleasures

They are all harvest and vinified together

rigorous pruning