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Adami

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Adami is a third-generation family Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG producer founded in 1933 in Vidor by Abele Adami. Today led by brothers Armando and Franco Adami (third generation), the estate works approximately 90 hectares across hillside Valdobbiadene vineyards plus partner growers in the broader DOCG zone. Adami is best known for the Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dry, a benchmark single-vineyard Rive bottling that has earned consistent Tre Bicchieri recognition. The estate's house style emphasises refinement, mineral lift, and texture from hillside fruit and extended secondary fermentation.

Key Facts
  • Adami founded 1933 in Vidor di Treviso by Abele Adami; third-generation family ownership
  • Currently led by brothers Armando and Franco Adami; ~90 hectares estate and partner-grower vineyards across hillside Valdobbiadene
  • Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dry: benchmark single-vineyard Rive bottling with consistent Tre Bicchieri recognition
  • Bosco di Gica Prosecco DOC Brut: commercial Brut bottling distributed widely as the entry-tier reference
  • Multiple Rive bottlings within the DOCG range express site-specific Valdobbiadene terroir
  • Charmat (Martinotti) tank fermentation across the range; extended secondary fermentation for top-tier DOCG bottlings
  • Among the most respected Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG estates internationally

πŸ“œFamily History

Adami was founded in 1933 in Vidor di Treviso by Abele Adami, who established the family's first vineyards and built the foundation of what became one of Valdobbiadene's most respected producers. Abele's son Adriano Adami expanded the estate substantially through the post-war decades, focusing on quality-focused viticulture. The third generation, brothers Armando and Franco Adami, took operational leadership through the 1990s and 2000s, professionalising the estate's international export profile and establishing the Rive di Colbertaldo single-vineyard Giardino as a benchmark for hillside DOCG production. The estate has maintained family ownership across three generations spanning nearly 90 years, with continuous focus on hillside fruit and traditional Charmat-method winemaking.

  • Adami founded 1933 in Vidor di Treviso by Abele Adami; one of Valdobbiadene's historic Prosecco producers
  • Second generation Adriano Adami expanded substantially post-war; quality-focused viticulture
  • Third generation: brothers Armando and Franco Adami currently lead operations
  • Three generations of continuous family ownership across nearly 90 years

πŸ—ΊοΈVineyards and Sourcing

Adami works approximately 90 hectares across hillside Valdobbiadene estate vineyards and partner-grower contracts. The estate's flagship Vigneto Giardino sits in Colbertaldo (a Rive sub-zone within Valdobbiadene's hillside DOCG zone) on south-facing hogback slopes at 200-350 metres elevation. Soils across the Adami holdings include ancient moraine, sandstone, clay-marl, and limestone pockets typical of the UNESCO-listed Valdobbiadene zone. The estate sources additional fruit from trusted long-term grower partners across the DOCG and broader Prosecco DOC zones, with all fruit selected for hillside provenance and quality. Vineyards are hand-tended on the steep ciglioni-terraced slopes that earned UNESCO World Heritage recognition in 2019.

  • ~90 hectares across hillside Valdobbiadene estate vineyards and partner-grower contracts
  • Vigneto Giardino in Colbertaldo Rive zone; south-facing hogback slopes at 200-350m elevation
  • Soils: ancient moraine, sandstone, clay-marl, limestone pockets typical of UNESCO-listed Valdobbiadene
  • Hand-tended ciglioni-terraced slopes; UNESCO World Heritage recognition (2019)
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πŸ‡Winemaking

Adami practices traditional Charmat (Martinotti) tank fermentation across the Prosecco range. Hand-harvested grapes (minimum 85% Glera plus permitted blending varieties) are gently pressed; primary fermentation in stainless steel; secondary fermentation in pressurised autoclave tanks runs typically 60-90 days for the top-tier DOCG bottlings (longer than the DOCG 30-day minimum). The Vigneto Giardino Dry receives even longer cellar aging, building texture and aromatic complexity. The traditional Dry style preserves 17-32 g/L residual sugar with the grape-derived sweetness balanced by hillside acidity. Brut bottlings (Bosco di Gica DOC, multiple DOCG Brut bottlings) preserve under 12 g/L residual sugar. Style range across the estate includes Brut, Extra Dry, and Dry expressions.

  • Charmat (Martinotti) tank fermentation; extended secondary fermentation 60-90 days for top-tier DOCG bottlings
  • Vigneto Giardino Dry: even longer cellar aging beyond standard DOCG secondary fermentation
  • Traditional Dry style: 17-32 g/L residual sugar balanced by hillside acidity
  • Style range: Brut (under 12 g/L), Extra Dry (12-17 g/L), Dry (17-32 g/L) expressions across the estate
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πŸ†Vigneto Giardino and Critical Reception

Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dry is Adami's flagship and one of the most celebrated single-vineyard Prosecco bottlings in the appellation. The wine has earned consistent Tre Bicchieri recognition from Gambero Rosso for its concentration, mineral lift, and aromatic complexity beyond entry-level Prosecco. Bosco di Gica Prosecco DOC Brut is the commercial entry-tier bottling, widely distributed internationally and providing accessible reference for Adami's quality at the broader DOC tier. Multiple Rive bottlings within the DOCG range express site-specific Valdobbiadene terroir. Critical reception is consistent across Italian wine guides and international publications, with Adami firmly established as a top-tier reference for quality DOCG Prosecco alongside Bisol, Nino Franco, and Ruggeri.

  • Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo DOCG Dry: flagship single-vineyard bottling; consistent Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso
  • Bosco di Gica Prosecco DOC Brut: commercial entry-tier bottling distributed widely internationally
  • Multiple Rive bottlings within DOCG range express site-specific Valdobbiadene terroir
  • Top-tier reference for quality DOCG Prosecco alongside Bisol, Nino Franco, Ruggeri

🌍Style and Visiting

Adami's house style emphasises refinement, mineral lift, and texture from hillside fruit and extended secondary fermentation. Vigneto Giardino Dry delivers concentration and mineral complexity beyond entry-level Prosecco; multiple Brut DOCG bottlings show drier, more food-friendly expressions; Bosco di Gica provides accessible commercial entry. The estate welcomes visitors at the Vidor di Treviso facility by appointment, with tours combining vineyard walks (in UNESCO-listed hogback territory), cellar tours, and tastings of the full range. International distribution is broad, with strong US, UK, and European market presence. The combination of three-generation family tradition, hillside focus, and consistent Tre Bicchieri-level recognition for Vigneto Giardino makes Adami one of the most internationally respected Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG producers.

  • House style: refinement, mineral lift, texture from hillside fruit and extended secondary fermentation
  • Vigneto Giardino Dry: concentration and mineral complexity beyond entry-level Prosecco
  • Visits at Vidor di Treviso facility by appointment; tours include vineyard walks and tastings
  • Broad international distribution: US, UK, European markets; top-tier DOCG reference internationally
Flavor Profile

Adami's Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dry shows concentrated white peach, lily, honeysuckle, acacia blossom, and crushed-stone mineral depth with creamy autolytic mousse despite tank fermentation, balanced by hillside-preserved acidity. The traditional Dry style preserves 17-32 g/L residual sugar with the grape-derived sweetness balanced by Valdobbiadene's natural acidity. Bosco di Gica Prosecco DOC Brut delivers fresh, refined Glera character: green apple, white peach, pear, acacia blossom, with bone-dry finish and fine perlage. Multiple Rive Brut DOCG bottlings show drier expressions of site-specific terroir within the broader Valdobbiadene zone. The house style emphasises refinement, mineral lift, and texture from hillside fruit across the range.

Food Pairings
Cicchetti and Venetian seafood antipastiProsciutto di San Daniele with melonRisotto with asparagus or zucchini blossomsSushi and sashimiFresh ricotta crostini with honey and walnutsFruit tarts and almond pastries
Wines to Try
  • Adami Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dry$26-32
    Flagship single-vineyard Rive bottling; consistent Tre Bicchieri recognition; concentrated white peach, lily, crushed-stone mineral depth in traditional Dry style.Find →
  • Adami Bosco di Gica Prosecco DOC Brut$16-19
    Commercial entry-tier Brut DOC bottling; widely distributed internationally; provides accessible reference for Adami's quality.Find →
  • Adami Dei Casel Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry$18-22
    Extra Dry DOCG bottling showing riper stone fruit and gentle honeyed lift balanced by Valdobbiadene hillside acidity.Find →
  • Adami Vigneto Col Credas Rive di Farra di Soligo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Nature$28-34
    Single-vineyard Brut Nature (zero dosage) from Farra di Soligo Rive sub-zone; pure Glera character without residual sugar masking.Find →
  • Adami Bosco di Gica Prosecco DOC RosΓ© Brut$18-22
    Post-2020 RosΓ© category bottling; Glera-Pinot Noir blend with refined red-currant and strawberry notes typical of Adami's house style.Find →
  • Adami Sui Lieviti Rive di Farra di Soligo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG$26-32
    Col Fondo-style bottle-refermented bottling left on lees; yeasty bread, autolytic complexity, fully dry frizzante character.Find →
How to Say It
AdamiAH-dah-mee
VidorVEE-dor
Vigneto Giardinovee-NYEH-toh jar-DEE-noh
Colbertaldokol-ber-TAHL-doh
Bosco di GicaBOH-skoh dee JEE-kah
RiveREE-veh
Sui LievitiSOO-ee LYEH-vee-tee
Farra di SoligoFAH-rah dee soh-LEE-goh
πŸ“Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS
  • Adami: founded 1933 in Vidor di Treviso by Abele Adami; third-generation family ownership; brothers Armando and Franco Adami currently lead operations.
  • ~90 hectares estate vineyards and partner-grower contracts across hillside Valdobbiadene; key estate site Vigneto Giardino in Colbertaldo Rive sub-zone.
  • Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dry = flagship single-vineyard bottling; consistent Tre Bicchieri recognition from Gambero Rosso; benchmark single-vineyard Rive expression.
  • Bosco di Gica Prosecco DOC Brut = commercial entry-tier bottling widely distributed internationally; provides accessible reference for Adami's quality at broader DOC tier.
  • Top-tier reference for quality Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG alongside Bisol, Nino Franco, Ruggeri, Bortolomiol; three-generation family tradition with continuous hillside focus.