“PRIOR”
Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. Brut Millesimato
This is the number one sparkling wine from the Bortolomiol traditional line. The Roman numeral on the bottle and the name Prior bear testament to the fact that Giuliano Bortolomiol had the intuition to create a brut Prosecco at a time when it was only ever an extra dry. Prior symbolises Giuliano’s pioneering spirit and his belief in Prosecco di Valdobbiadene (now Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Docg) and in the Martinotti Charmat sparkling wine-making method with fermentation in an autoclave, also known as the Italian Method.
The highlights of the aromatic spectrum here are cleanliness and fineness. The fruity hints are very strong, with sharp green apple and citrus standing out and complemented by fresh floral hints. The agile flavour developing on the palette is felt at once, vital and dry. The freshness of this wine makes it ideal as an aperitif with sea food and with dishes dressed with extra virgin olive oil, such as fish salad. It also goes very well with lard crostini. Tasting & text by Michele Bressan
| TECHNICAL INFORMATION | |
| AREA OF ORIGIN | The Valdobbiadene hills |
| VARIETAL | Glera (formally known as Prosecco) |
| TRAINING SYSTEM | Autochthonous called “capuccina modificata” |
| HARVEST PERIOD | From 15 september to 30 september |
| YIELD IN KG OF GRAPES PER HA. | 13.000 kg |
| WINEMAKING | Off skins by gentle pressing |
| PRIMARY FERMENTATION | Controlled temperature with selected yeasts |
| FOAMING | 25 - 30 days |
| FINING | From 1 to 3 months |
| ANALYTICAL FEATURES | |
| ALCOHOL | 12 % Vol. |
| SUGAR RESIDUE | 8,00 g/l |
| TOTAL ACIDITY | 6,00 g/l |
| ORGANOLEPTIC FEATURES | |
| COLOUR | Pale Yellow |
| PERLAGE | Fine and persistent |
| BOUQUET | Delicate, fruity and aromatic |
| TASTE | Velvety, fruity and aromatic |
| SERVING TEMPERATURE | 6 - 8 °C |
| SPARKLING WINEMAKING METHOD | Martinotti - Charmat |
AWARDS:
“3 Bicchieri” Gambero Rosso 2016
“Medaglia di Bronzo” International Wine Challenge 2014
“Commended” International Wine Challenge 2013
“Medaglia d’Argento” International Wine Challenge 2012
“Medaglia di Bronzo” Decanter World Wine Award 2014
“Medaglia di Bronzo” Prosecco Master Award 2016
“Quattro sfere” Guida di Cucina & vini Sparkle 2014
“88 POINTS” Wine Enthusiast 2013
“Fascetta d’oro” Primavera del Prosecco 2012
“Commended” Decanter World Wine Awards 2012