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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG: The Rive
Added by Richard Baudains on 5 Jul 2022

Richard Baudains sat down with the Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene to taste a selection of wines bottled according to the latest rule changes in the appellation. The concept of single vineyard Prosecco known as ’rive’ is gradually being established as part of a campaign to highlight the viticultural heritage of these UNESCO protected hillsides and differentiate the territory’s artisan sparkling wines from the more everyday examples made in the larger Prosecco DOC. Here are his tasting notes presented without scores.

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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG “Particella 68” Brut Superiore Colbertaldo
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Sorelle Bronca, Veneto, Italy
2021
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“Hard to choose between the outstanding, single plot selections of the Sorelle Bronca. This one is dry but ripe and fleshy with a creamy texture, great freshness and a lovely grapey finish.”
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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Brut Solighetto
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Spagnol Col del Sas, Veneto, Italy
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“Extended time on the lees gives definition and complexity on the nose, breadth to the palate and a long savoury finish in the very dry but satisfying house style.”
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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Brut Guia
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Tanoré, Veneto, Italy
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“From the very good 2019 vintage and showing the benefits of extra time in bottle, this has great fruit and floral complexity on the nose and a long dry palate of crystalline purity.”
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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG “Biancariva” Brut Superiore Collalto
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Tenuta degli Ultimi, Veneto, Italy
2016
Glera (100%)
“To make the point that Prosecco can evolve splendidly, this 2016 combines mature aromas of tropical fruit, incense, juniper, liquorice and wet flint with impeccable freshness and great mouth feel.”
Richard Baudains
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Superiore Santo Stefano Extra Brut
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Val d’Oca, Veneto, Italy
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Glera (100%)
“From the Rive range of this highly professional co-op, white flowers on the nose and refreshing lime and lemon on a nicely balanced, dry palate.”
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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Dry Superiore San Pietro di Barbozza
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Villa Sandi, Veneto, Italy
2020
Glera (100%)
“A style which is slightly out of fashion, but a lovely wine with a juicy, ripe fruit quality, creamy texture and finely judged sugar/acid balance in the finish.”
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