“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, and a shade cooler than the steep slopes of the core zone. The Col del Forno vineyard is a natural amphitheatre covering around four hectares at an altitude of 250 metres, nestled between woods and terraced slopes. Andreola acquired the plot in 2016 – and from the very start, the wine has been one of the most compelling in the entire Rive range. What distinguishes Refrontolo from Col San Martino is not quality, but character. The clay-marl soils, featuring karst formations dating from before the last Ice Age, reliably retain moisture – ensuring a stable water supply for the vines even in dry years. Temperatures are slightly higher than in the western part of the appellation, meaning ripening begins earlier. The result is not wines of intense floral character, but Glera with a rich, ripe fruitiness: hawthorn, wisteria, apple, peach and yellow citrus fruits – a warmer, more complex spectrum of aromas.

In the glass, it is a pale yellow with green highlights, with a creamy and persistent effervescence. The nose is inviting and complex – ripe fruit meets delicate floral notes, all in one. On the palate, it is elegant, juicy and velvety, with the rich texture imparted by the deep clay soils and a long, juicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Warm pale yellow; floral; delicate, with a very fine head, fresh and fruity, sweet, well-rounded, very pleasant." (JLF) Merum

"Pale straw yellow with silvery highlights, fine bubbles. On the nose, Williams pear and dandelion blossoms, along with a hint of mandarin zest. On the palate, it has a creamy texture and lively acidity, with final lingering, salty final." Falstaff

"Ripe white fruit, clementine zest, fragrant with floral notes, refreshing and juicy with a finish of pear sweets – a typical example of this style." Decanter

"A well-rounded, creamy sparkling wine with notes of apples, spiced pears and baking spices. Medium-bodied with lively acidity. Crisp and effervescent, with an appetising finish and excellent length. Enjoy now." James Suckling