Like Prosecco? Try Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze

For a bubbly and refreshing start to an evening, many Italians indulge in a glass of Prosecco.  Similar to champagne, a prosecco can range from fruity and sweet to slightly more dry.  But there are other sparkling wines that are equally appealing.

Last night before our Greek mezethes, we tasted a particular type of sparkling white wine called Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze.  It is grown and produced only in Treviso in San Pietro di Valdobbiadene in Barbozza.

This wine packs quite a punch - in the cork that is.  When Ed opened it, the cork shot skyward, smashed into our 15-foot ceiling and bounced into the other room!

Absolutely delicious - I highly recommend this wine.  We'll be enjoying it again.