Zardetto
Brand Description
Located in the heart of the famous Prosecco territory between Conegliano and Valdobiadene, Zardetto has been a leader in sparkling wine for more than 40 years. Zardetto's vibrant and refreshing Proseccos are produced from carefully selected grapes grown on the finest hilltop vineyards, after which Zardetto’s state-of-the-art winery blends modern techniques and traditional practices that result in a collection of acclaimed Prosecco Brut, As one of the first companies to introduce and distribute Prosecco outside Italy, Zardetto continues to conquer the global market with a wide portfolio of high-quality products.
Zardetto has been equipped with the best in modern winemaking machinery and technology, guaranteeing their ability to deliver high-quality Prosecco to a large international audience, and further enhancing the quality and flavor of the estate’s impeccable collection. Today, Zardetto Prosecco is enjoyed from New York to Hong Kong, continuing the long and storied tradition of Zardetto for wine lovers around the world.
Location of Vineyard
The Zardetto philosophy is steeped in the potential of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills, aiming to make sparkling Prosecco that truly emphasizes the characteristics of the beloved land. This requires a consistently high level of quality, from exploring new soil in search of unique characteristics, to a significant investment in technology.
Zardetto Prosecco grapes are currently sourced from:
- Zardetto-owned vineyards in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG.
- Prosecco DOC designated for limited edition cru wines (86 total acres).
- Limited and exclusive vineyards utilizing special soil or unique terroir characteristics (collected and separately vinified).
- High-quality co-op wineries in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG hills (including the villages of Feletto, Ogliano, Carpesica, Rolle, Col San Martino and Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene).
- The Prosecco DOC.
Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy
After collecting separate grapes from each vineyard with respect to the appropriate maturation time (depending on exposition, location, soil, etc.), Zardetto brings them to the winery where they chill and softly press them. The juice is then ready for fermentation and initial contact with yeasts. To create sparkling Prosecco, secondary fermentation is carried out in large pressured tanks called autoclavi, also known as “The Italian Method,” over a period of nearly 40 days. This process results in the characteristic flowery, fruity Prosecco taste. Once secondary fermentation is complete, the Prosecco is finally filtered and bottled.
Winery Profile
Winemaker: Fabio Zardetto
Total acreage under vine: 88
Founded: 1936
Production: 2.500000
Acclaim
— acclaim for N/V Zardetto Private Cuvée Spumante from Amy Glynn, Apr 2017
— acclaim for N/V Zardetto Private Cuvée Spumante from James Suckling, Jun 2021
— acclaim for N/V Zardetto Private Cuvée Spumante from Wine Advocate, Mar 2012
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