- Last updated on April 3, 2023
Welcome! This is our Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry review.
Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry is a premium sparkling wine from the Veneto region of Italy, known for its elegant and sophisticated style.
Made primarily from Glera grapes grown in the prestigious Valdobbiadene DOCG area, this wine is carefully crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, resulting in a wine that is crisp, refreshing, and full of character.
Find below our Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Ruggeri Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry Review
- Brand:Â Cantina Ruggeri
- Grape Varietal: Glera (min 85%)
- Region: Italy, Veneto
- Tasting Notes: Â Citrus & Green Apple fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Flûte / 43-50 °F (6-10 °C) / Don’t decant
- Store: Up to 1-2 Years
- Price Range: $25
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Ruggeri Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry review: What's its color?
Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry wine has a pale straw-yellow color with greenish reflections.
The wine has a fine and persistent perlage, with tiny bubbles that elegantly rise to the surface.
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What does Ruggeri Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry taste like?
Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry is primarily made from Glera (min. 85%) along with other permitted grapes using the Charmat Method.
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On the nose, it offers an intense bouquet of fresh fruit, such as apple and pear, along with floral notes of acacia and wisteria.
There are also subtle hints of citrus, adding a touch of zing to the wine.
On the palate, it is light and refreshing, with flavors of green apple, pear, and lemon zest.
The wine has a crisp and dry finish, with a hint of minerality that adds to its overall complexity and with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
Is Ruggeri Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry wine is an extra dry wine.
Extra Dry wine contains between 12-17 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Ruggeri Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry review: Which food pairs well with it?
Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry is a light, refreshing and bubbly Prosecco.
Bubbles cleanse the palate and as such sparkling wines are very versatile wines that can pair with many dishes and can be used throughout a meal.
Classic appetizers are Parma ham, tofu, salads, salty olives, and bruschetta to name some.
Meat wise go for pork, chicken, and spicy curry dishes for example.
For fish, we recommend shrimp, grilled, and fried fish.
If you are a cheese lover you should try it with semi-soft and hard cheeses Baby Swiss and Parmigiano to name some.
Ruggeri Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry review: What's its alcohol content?
Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry wine’s alcohol content is 11%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Ruggeri Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.Â
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
Since this is an extra-dry wine it will have a bit more than 4 calories per grams.
What is Cantina Ruggeri?
Here is an extract from the Cantina Ruggeri website:
“Just like the grapevines on our hills, we are eager to grow, innovate and express the full potential of our region with an unwavering spirit of exploration.
Our intimate links with tradition, combined with our extensive know-how gathered from the experiences of a great many generations, has endowed us with a sense of freedom and levity needed to try new things.
Ruggeri was the first winery to produce a sparkling wine using only the grapes of century-old vines (Vecchie Viti).“
Conclusion
Overall, Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry is a delightful sparkling wine that embodies the best of the Prosecco Superiore region.
With its bright and lively acidity, crisp fruit flavors, and delicate floral aromas, this wine is perfect for any occasion.
Its light and refreshing character make it an excellent choice for aperitifs, while its balanced sweetness also makes it a great pairing for desserts.
Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or just starting to explore the world of sparkling wines, Ruggeri Giall’Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry is definitely a wine worth trying.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
