CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO - UVIVE

The production area extends into the hilly regions of the province of Treviso between the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. A chain of hills, running in the east-west direction, which climb all the way from the plains to the Alps, equally distant from the Dolomites – which protect them to the north – and from the Adriatic, that positively influences the climate and the nature of the landscape. Vines are cultivated only on the sunniest side of the hills, at an altitude of between 50 and 500 meters above sea level, while the north face is often covered with woods. There are currently more than 6,500 hectares of vineyards enrolled, that are worked by over 3,000 producers: 107 of these hectares belong to the sub-area of the Superiore di Cartizze which yields a yearly production of over a million bottles. The sub- zone of Cartizze lies between the steepest hills of San Pietro di Barbozza, Santo Stefano and Saccol, in the municipality of Valdobbiadene. It produces a genuine cru, born from the perfect combination of a sweet microclimate and very varied terrain, with moraines, sandstones and clays; that allow a rapid drainage from the rain and, at the same time, a constant water reserve so that the vines grow in a balanced way. In 2009 the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco obtained recognition as D.O.C.G. Thanks to this step, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, forty years after being recognised by the D.O.C., enters by its own right at the summit of the Italian quality wines ranking. The history of the denomination remains unchanged as well as the area of production but the producer’s opportunity to enhance it is broadened. The historical area of Conegliano Valdobbiadene has been granted the possibility to have the name of the originating municipality of the grapes written on its labels to highlight all those locations that throughout time have developed a particular expertise and merit. In this case the place name is preceded by the traditional term “Rive”, which refers to “the vineyards on the hill”. The “Conegliano Valdobbiadene” D.O.C.G. is born from precise rules that guarantee its uniqueness and authenticity, and from a tradition that, whilst adapting itself to the changes that have taken place, has preserved over time a precise and unmistakable identity. Tranquillo, Frizzante, or Spumante - that with the introduction of the D.O.C.G. is called Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. - can be recognised for its light straw-yellow colour, medium body, and unique floral and fruity fragrance. The Prosecco Superiore fully xpresses its agile, and at the same time, energetic character and is produced mainly in three versions that are characterized by the sugar residue: the Brut, the Extra Dry and Dry. Brut, the driest (between 0 and 12 g/l), is the most modern version and has reaped international success. The Brut is the more modern version and it has had a great international success. It is characterised by richer scents of hints citrus and vegetable hints, which are combined with a pleasant note of bread crust together with a beautiful and lively gustative energy. The fine ‘perlage’ ensures the persistence of flavour and the cleansing of the palate, making a sparkling wine par excellence for the table.