Prosecco Superiore di Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Extra Dry RDO Levante 2023 Masottina

The Prosecco millesimato RDO Levante is a sparkling wine from Masottina, a historic winery in the Conegliano area that has been producing wines and sparkling wines since 1946. It is the only Prosecco included in the Top 100 of Wine Spectator. The acronym RDO stands for Rive di Ogliano, the cru in which the grapes from which 2 wines are produced, RDO di Ponente and RDO di Levante are born. In the cellar "vertical vinification" is practiced, whereby the force of gravity is exploited during each production process. Both RDO wines represent the maximum enological expression of Masottina. The wine is produced with grapes from vines over 50 years old.

The harvest takes place between the end of August and the beginning of September. The vinification is vertical, i.e. it is carried out using gravity, without the use of pumps. The must ferments in steel vats at 15-18 °C. Subsequently the wine remains in a pressurized tank for about 3 months for the second fermentation and ageing on the lees at a temperature of 13-14 °C, before being bottled.

In the glass the wine is straw yellow in colour with golden reflections and has a dense and persistent perlage. The nose reveals fresh aromas of white flowers and wisteria, bergamot and pink grapefruit. The sip is fresh and savoury, with a long and aromatic finish.

Ideal as an aperitif, it goes well with fish appetizers, white meat and grilled fish.