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$42.04−10%($56.05/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Cortenera
- Name
- Durello DOC
- Variety
- Durella
- Vintage
- 2016
- Gradation
- 12.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of green apple, citrus, yeasts
- Vinification method
- Classic method
- Aging
- Minimum 24 months on the lees
- Residual sugars
- Dry
- Color
- White sparkling wine
- Serving temperature
- 6-8°C
- Recommended consumption
- Young, within 3 years
- Pairing
- Appetizers, fish, aperitifs
- Region
- Veneto
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Verona
- Type
- Sparkling wine
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Vibrant and full of character, this Spumante Durello Riserva DOC from Cortenera expresses immediate freshness and a savory profile that defines its style. The bubbles are fine, the sip taut thanks to lively acidity that supports a slim but present body; on the nose there are notes of citrus, green apple and a hint of white flowers, with a mineral undertone that lends precision. It doesn't seek aromatic volatility, but rather clarity and purity: a wine with a decisive stance and refined persistence. The result is a clear balance between freshness and savoriness, with a dry, flowing progression that invites one to drink more than a single glass.
It pairs at the table with delicate seafood dishes — crustaceans, shellfish and steamed fish — but also stands up to light fried dishes, sushi and fresh cheeses; it is ideal as an aperitif to start a conversation without overpowering it. Served cold and in a not-too-wide glass, it best expresses its tension and sapidity, with the bubble supporting the dish without covering it. Revealing itself as a brilliant companion for those who love linear, characterful bubbles, it offers versatility and personality at the table.
It pairs at the table with delicate seafood dishes — crustaceans, shellfish and steamed fish — but also stands up to light fried dishes, sushi and fresh cheeses; it is ideal as an aperitif to start a conversation without overpowering it. Served cold and in a not-too-wide glass, it best expresses its tension and sapidity, with the bubble supporting the dish without covering it. Revealing itself as a brilliant companion for those who love linear, characterful bubbles, it offers versatility and personality at the table.
The winery
Cortenera
VenetoItalia
Marca di Tenuta Ballast (Gambellara, VI) specializzata in spumanti metodo classico prodotti su suoli basaltici, con uso prevalente di uve Garganega e Durella.
- Grape varieties
- Garganega, Durella
- Spumanti metodo classico prodotti con uve Garganega e Durella.
- Vigneti su suoli basaltici (basalto colonnare) nel territorio di Gambellara (VI).
- Approccio dichiarato alla sostenibilità e a un impatto ambientale ridotto in cantina.
- Extra Brut premiato con medaglia d'argento al Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 (citato dalla cantina).
- Marchio collegato a Tenuta Ballast; sede e contatti disponibili sul sito ufficiale.
The story
Cortenera è il marchio enologico legato alla Tenuta Ballast di Gambellara. Il progetto valorizza i vigneti locali e la geologia vulcanica del territorio; la cantina è stata progettata come una struttura moderna integrata nel paesaggio collinare per lavorare e affinare spumanti metodo classico.
Production philosophy
Produzione focalizzata sul legame con il territorio e sulla sostenibilità: l'azienda dichiara un approccio volto a ridurre l'impatto ambientale della cantina e a presidiare l'intero ciclo produttivo.
Terroir and vineyards
Situata a Gambellara (provincia di Vicenza, Veneto), la produzione sfrutta terreni vulcanici caratterizzati da basalto colonnare (Monte San Marco e aree circostanti), che conferiscono mineralità ai vini.
Awards and recognition
Extra Brut: medaglia d'argento al Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 (segnalato dalla cantina).