# Pizzolato Vino Spumante Bianco Extra Dry Organic

- **Producer:** La Cantina Pizzolato
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Glera
- **Region:** Veneto, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.0%
- **Average price:** €8
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Aromas & flavours:** melon, peach, grape, lemon, pear, lime, apple

## About this wine

Pizzolato Vino Spumante Bianco Extra Dry Organic is a sparkling white wine from La Cantina Pizzolato, located in the Veneto region of Italy. The producer has been committed to organic farming since 1991 and holds Equalitas certification for sustainable practices. The estate's vineyards are situated on pebbly river deposit banks. The winery is also exploring PIWI grape varieties as part of its sustainability initiatives. This wine is vegan-friendly and Non-GMO Project Verified.

## Interesting facts

- One of the first wineries to achieve USDA organic certification in 1991.
- Holds Equalitas Winery certification for sustainable production.
- Actively experimenting with PIWI (fungal-resistant) grape varieties.
- Certified vegan and Non-GMO Project Verified.

## Food pairing

The wine's crispness and subtle fruit notes complement lighter seafood and vegetable dishes. Its slight sweetness can balance the heat in spicy Asian cuisine, while its acidity cuts through richer sauces.

## Wine making process

Pizzolato Vino Spumante Bianco Extra Dry Organic is produced from 100% Glera grapes. The grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following the initial fermentation, a second fermentation takes place in pressurized tanks over 30 days to create the sparkling wine. The winery utilizes sustainable practices, including the use of green energy, and is exploring innovative PIWI grape varieties. They also hold Equalitas Winery certification.