“Col del Forno” Valdobbiadene Superiore Rive di Refrontolo DOCG 2025 brut

Az. Agr. Andreola | Veneto
Az. Agr. Andreola | Via Cavre 19 | IT 31010 Farra Di Soligo

03320525 · 0,75 l · 21,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Refrontolo lies on the eastern edge of the denominazione – quieter, warmer, a half tone lower than the steep slopes of the core zone. The Col del Forno vineyard is a natural amphitheatre of around four hectares at 250 metres, nestled between forests and terraced slopes. Andreola acquired the plot in 2016 – and the wine was one of the most convincing of the entire Rive line right from the start. What distinguishes Refrontolo from Col San Martino is not quality, but character. The clayey, marly soils with karst formations dating back to before the last ice age reliably retain moisture – a stable water supply for the vines, even in dry years. Temperatures are somewhat higher than in the west of the denomination and ripening begins earlier. The result is not intense floral wines, but Glera with ripe fruit: hawthorn, wisteria, apple, peach and yellow citrus fruits – a warmer, more complex spectrum of flavours.

Pale yellow in the glass with green reflections, creamy and persistent perlage. The nose is inviting and complex – ripe fruit meets delicate floral notes, all in one. Elegant, juicy and velvety on the palate, with the rich texture provided by the deep clay soils and a long, juicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow with silver reflections, fine bubbles. Williams pear and dandelion blossom on the nose with a hint of mandarin zest. Creamy texture and gripping acidity on the palate with a lingering, salty final." Falstaff