“La Rivetta 120” Prosecco Spumante di Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG extra brut

Villa Sandi | Veneto
Villa Sandi S.r.l. | Via Erizzo 112 | IT 31035 Crocetta del Montello

03020100 · 0,75 l · 20,93 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The 120 in the name stands for the days: exactly 120 days of maturation on the fine yeast particles after the second fermentation in the autoclave. This is unusual in the Charmat process – a patience that is more familiar from the Metodo Classico, but which is deliberately applied to Prosecco here. The name La Rivetta refers to Villa Sandi's most famous address: its own vineyard in Cartizze, the Grand Cru of Valdobbiadene. The 120 does not come from Cartizze – but from the surrounding hills of San Pietro di Barbozza, on morainic soils with calcareous sandstone and clay. 100% Glera, hand-picked, maximum yield 120 quintals per hectare. Gentle whole bunch pressing, controlled fermentation at 15–16 °C – then the aforementioned 120 days.

What this maturity gives the wine is palpable: lively straw yellow with green reflections. Apple, white flowers, a hint of citrus and fine minerality on the nose – fresher and more structured than a classic Superiore. Dry and precise on the palate, with a fine, persistent perlage and a long, clear finish. A wonderfully serious Prosecco with attitude. SUPERIORE.DE