Andreola

Dirupo Brut presents itself crystal clear and clean. Fresh aroma with delicate floral notes, elegant and with fine perlage on the palate. Enjoy this Prosecco as an aperitivo or as an excellent companion to light meals. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, brilliant light yellow with persistent perlage. Fragrant on the nose, of freshly cut meadow herbs and juicy citrus. On the palate juicy, very dense and clear, yet light on its feet, of lemon with pleasantly embedded perlage, long." Falstaff

"Elegant scents of white flowers. The palate has an elegant creamy texture and notes of citrus and apple. Long, crisp finish." Decanter

"The 2019 Valdobbiadene Brut Dirupo is intense with its display of spiced apples and apricots, backed by hints of white pepper and crushed stone. There’s amazing depth and concentration to be found within, feeling almost weighty on the palate yet propelled by vibrant acids. Its fruits are ripe, yet this doesn’t come across as sweet. A hint of tropical citrus lingers along with a final flourish of minerality. While this is the entry-level Prosecco in my lineup from Andreola, it’s hard to imagine it getting better from here - but it does!" Vinous

Más de Fer is made from selected grapes from the hills of Col de Fer and San Gallo. An exquisite cru that smells of meadow blossoms and is the ideal companion from amuse-gueule to dessert with its pronounced fruitiness and delicate acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, intense straw yellow with persistent perlage. In the nose fragrant, clear, very compact and precise, after white flowers and yellow fruits. Balanced on the palate, with pressure, well embedded perlage, long, mineral." Falstaff

"The 2019 Valdobbiadene Rive di Soligo Extra Dry Mas de Fer keeps you at the edge of the glass with a rich display of minty herbs, chamomile, apples and stone dust. It fills the mouth with silken textural bubbles, yet it comes across as refined and drier than expected. The real pleasure to be found here is the feel on the palate, which is seamless and soothing, as acids and cleansing minerals frame the expression throughout the finale, leaving the senses completely refreshed." Vinous

Finely balanced and very elegant Prosecco Spumante Superiore of shiny gold color with green reflections. Floral bouquet, fine perlage and elegant aromas of pear and white fruits that give elegance and length to the dry taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh-fruited, green-apple, inviting; smooth, dry, fruit length too, pleases well." (JLF) Merum

"Sparkling, light straw yellow with green notes. Exceedingly fragrant and fresh on the nose, of fresh yellow apple, some banana and acacia blossom, animating. Round and balanced in attack and progression, fills out the palate great, yet remains light-bodied, long final." Falstaff

"The 2019 Valdobbiadene Extra Brut 26° Primo from the Rive di Col San Martino is heavily perfumed with masses of white and yellow flowers complemented by a note of crushed ripe apples. This is a sharply focused and mineral-driven effort, far from the average, easy-drinking Prosecco most people are accustomed to. Instead, I find a savory display of spice and wild herbs before giving way to tart orchard fruits. While mouthwatering and refreshing, this finishes incredibly long and almost salty. Also worth pointing out are the back labels from Andreola’s Rive lineup, which outline their vineyards and, in this case, the grams per liter of residual sugar, which is zero. Consider me a fan." Vinous

Vigne dei Piai is a fantastic Prosecco Spumante di Valdobbiadene Superiore from the Rive di Rolle vineyard. Pleasantly soft, fine bubbling, with fresh apple scent and invigorating taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, bright straw yellow with persistent perlage. Fragrant nose of jasmine, freshly cut apple, mint, in the reverberation of white peach. Shows itself at the palate very harmoniously, elegant sweetness carries the filigree perlage, loosely and complexly, stretches long and clearly over the tongue, extremely balanced final." Falstaff

"The 2019 Valdobbiadene Rive di Rolle Dry Vigne dei Piai is a more understated yet still wonderfully floral effort, mixing white smoke with dusty dried flowers and hints of pear. The textures are silky and, as the Dry category would suggest, there’s a bit more inner sweetness here, which is perfectly balanced by juicy acids and a creamy bead of fine bubbles. This is pleasure in a bottle, as sweet apple and hints of nectarine slowly taper off through the finish." Vinous

Andreolas Col del Forno Brut is an elegant and balanced Prosecco from an excellent Rive site. Decent, fresh fragrance of green apple and young pear, delicate yet demanding on the palate with a drinkable, citrus note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh fruity, inviting; very fine foam, subtle fruit, fresh, fine structure, bittersweet, drinkable, practically dry, balanced." (JLF) Merum

"Bright, rich, brilliant light gold with persistent perlage. In the nose slightly sulphurous, mineral, after salt. Very fresh on the palate with effervescent and young perlage, particularly crisp, biting and lively, a few more weeks in bottle will do it good." Falstaff

"From the Andreola lineup, the 2019 Valdobbiadene Rive di Refrontolo Brut Col Del Forno falls somewhere between the minerality of the 26° Primo and the spice of the Dirupo. Dusty potpourri, incense, dried apricots and ripe apple notes create an alluring display. It’s smooth and pliant, but with a stunning mix of zesty acids and minerals which add tension, as tart orchard fruits evolve toward the close. There’s a good amount of weight and concentration here, which leads me to believe that a year or two in the cellar may bring even further depth, as this finishes long with pretty inner florals." Vinous

Fine Prosecco Spumante Superiore from the renowned Cartizze growing zone: very elegant with a fine perlage, pleasantly sweet note and fine fruit reminiscent of dewy fresh August apples. Long, creamy and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant silver gray. Smells slightly of lemon, slightly of smoke, slightly of mineral components. On the palate very precise, clear and juicy, exciting with excellently integrated perlage, powerful, complex and complete." Falstaff