White Medium Vibrant Test
Sommariva
We all know that Prosecco refers to value-driven sparkling wine. What’s notable here is “Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore,” which refers to the specific subregion where Cinzia Sommariva farms her Glera—the ancestral name for the Prosecco grape. Steep hillsides rise up out of this stretch of northeastern Italy, creating a landscape so spectacular that it has been granted UNESCO World Heritage status. This is the best terroir for Prosecco, and Sommariva farms and vinifies it beautifully.
—Tom Wolf
| Wine Type: | sparkling |
| Vintage: | NV |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | Glera |
| Appellation: | Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore |
| Winemaker: | Caterino & Cinzia Sommariva |
| Vineyard: | Up to 25 years |
| Soil: | Mineral-rich and Rocky Clay |
| Aging: | All vinification in stainless steel |
| Alcohol: | 11.5% |
Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
When buying red Burgundy, I think we should remember:
1. Big wines do not age better than light wine.
2. A so-called great vintage at the outset does not guarantee a great vintage for the duration.
3. A so-called off vintage at the outset does not mean the wines do not have a brilliant future ahead of them.
4. Red Burgundy should not taste like Guigal Côte-Rôtie, even if most wine writers wish it would.
5. Don’t follow leaders; watch yer parking meters.
Inspiring Thirst, page 174