This Asolo Prosecco DOCG ‘Col Fondo’ (with sediment) was born from the desire to rediscover papà Emilio’s old technique in the production of Prosecco. The grapes which shape this wine are selected from their oldest vineyard. From there, the grapes macerate on their own skins for 18 hours. All this time and age produce a base wine that has a strong personality and minerality. A second fermentation in the bottle follows shortly after, in accordance with the traditional method, but without disgorgement. In this ethos, the belief is that the presence of yeast in the bottom of the bottle is indicative of genuine healthiness.

Taste: Slightly fizzy and incredibly fragrant, this radiant sparkler boasts heady scents of honeysuckle, lemon blossom and white stone fruit. The crisp dry palate delivers green apple, Bartlett pear, citrus zest and a saline note alongside vibrant acidity and lightly foaming bubbles. Fermented in the bottle, it has some sediment at the bottom that adds flavor and complexity. This can be slightly shaken or not depending on your feelings toward this style of sparkler. Either way is right! 

Pairing: If you want a cheese spread, keep it to smooth, creamy samples like Brie. Because this particular bottling is so dry, we recommend to stick to pairings that veer toward fresh & light flavors rather than rich ones. Instead of lobster, go with garlic lime shrimp, ling cod tacos, ceviche, and the like. Zucchini noodle caprese, avocado egg salad, falafel flatbreads and Mediterranean chickpea compositions work their magic and won’t let you down.