Sassetti Pertimali
Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut Colle Argento – NV
Region: ITALY - TUSCANY Italy - Veneto
Sassetti Pertimali
The persuasive charm and attentive embrace of the Sassetti family lures one to the vineyards, cellar and people who have farmed some of Montalcino’s finest vineyards for over a century. Four generations of the Sassetti family have made wine in Montalcino. Livio worked the historic property through the late 1970s, then purchased the 16 hectare vineyard of the now–famous Podere Pertimali. The Podere is in the Montosoli area, north of Montalcino, a particularly well-known area for the cultivation of the Sangiovese grape. Faithful to the teachings of the family, Livio and Lorenzo have over time renewed and expanded the vineyards, preserving the genetic heritage of the old vines and preserving the primigenie characteristics.
Grapes / Soils
| Wine | Blend | Vine Age | Soil Type | Vineyard Area ha or acres |
| Prosecco Valdobiaddene DOCG | 100% Glera | Planted 2005 | clay | 3,5 ha |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Estate vineyards in Valdobbiadene DOCG in the Colle Argento, Veneto
- Vines planted 2005
- Soils: Clay, sand and limestone
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested in beginning of September
- Cryomaceration process
- Alcoholic and sparkling fermentations in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures
- No added sugars
- Indigenous yeast only
- Fermented in tank 15 days
Winemaker's Notes
Pale straw-yellow color. Very fine and persistent perlage. The aroma is fruity, with hints of apples, citrus and grapefruit. It shows pronounced notes of acacia flowers. A fresh wine with great balance of acidity and textur.
Wine Summary
Made from 100% Glera; Vines planted 2005; clay soils; hand harvested early September; cryomaceration process in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks without added sugars for initial and sparkling fermentations for 15 days; only indigenous yeasts; residual sugar 9 g/l.
Technical Information
- 100% Glera grapes
- Alcohol: 11.5%
- Residual sugar: 9.0 g/l
Reviews
89 Points
Loads of green-apple and lemon character on the nose and the palate. Full-bodied, fruit and layered. A little denser and fruitier than some. Disgorged in 2017. Drink or hold.
jamessuckling.com, June, 2018
90 Points
The NV Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut wafts up a pretty showing of crushed green apple, ginger and dusty florals. It’s dry and crisp yet with a vivid display of ripe melon and orchard fruits, perfectly contrasted by sharply focused acidity and a vibrant bead of fine bubbles. 2021 – 2023
Vinous, December, 2020
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany, Veneto |
| Appellation(s) | Montalcino, Montecucco, Valdobbiadene |
| Proprietors | Lorenzo Sassetti & Sabina La Brusco Sassetti |
| Founded | late 1800s |
| Winemaker | Lorenzo Sassetti |
| Annual Production | 13,250 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Organic |