THE VINEYARD Position: Valdobbiadene DOCG. Area: 7.5 hectares. Soil: Hillside and terraces. Vines: Prosecco and small quantities of Verdiso and Bianchetta. Age of vines: On average over 40 years, 2 hectares early 20th century. CULTIVATION SYSTEM Pruning: Double inverted with low bud load, espalier pruning. Fertilisation: Organic mineral. Tillage: Mowing of grasses without the use of herbicides. Pest control: Integrated, environmentally friendly without the use of insecticides. WINE DATA SHEET Name: Prosecco Superiore extra dry. Denomination: Valdobbiadene DOCG. Grape variety: pure Prosecco. Vinification: White with 30% cold maceration. Aging: Stainless steel. Alcohol content: 11,5% vol. Notes: Rather dry extra-dry sparkling wine, produced with particular attention to structure and durability.