Ruggeri

Ruggeri was founded in 1950 in Valdobbiadene by Giustino Bisol, whose family lineage traces to the 1542 Bisol Valdobbiadene viticultural tradition (the same family operates the separate Bisol1542 estate). Giustino Bisol established Ruggeri as a quality-focused Prosecco house in the post-war decades, building a reputation for refined, structured DOCG bottlings. The estate has continued family-led operations across multiple generations, with the Bisol family connection providing centuries of viticultural heritage even as Ruggeri operates as a distinct commercial entity. Today the estate is among the most internationally distributed top-tier Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG producers, with the Giall'Oro Extra Dry bottling serving as a defining reference for the appellation's traditional Extra Dry style.

• Ruggeri founded 1950 in Valdobbiadene by Giustino Bisol; family lineage traces to 1542 Bisol Valdobbiadene tradition
• Distinct commercial entity from the separate Bisol1542 estate; both share the centuries-old family viticultural heritage
• Continuous family-led operations across multiple generations since 1950
• Among the most internationally distributed top-tier Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG producers

Ruggeri works approximately 130 hectares across hillside Valdobbiadene vineyards plus partner-grower contracts. The estate has significant Cartizze grand cru holdings (the 107-hectare grand cru zone within Valdobbiadene), with the Cartizze bottling sourced exclusively from these grand-cru parcels. Vecchie Viti (literally 'old vines') is sourced from the estate's oldest vine plantings, some 50+ years old, contributing concentration and aromatic complexity beyond standard younger-vine DOCG bottlings. Vineyards across the broader Valdobbiadene zone sit at 100-400 metres elevation on ciglioni-terraced hogback slopes. Long-term grower partner contracts supplement estate fruit, with all sourced fruit selected from hillside parcels for quality. Vineyards include holdings in Rive sub-zones expressing distinct site terroir.

• ~130 hectares across hillside Valdobbiadene estate vineyards plus partner-grower contracts
• Significant Cartizze grand cru holdings; Cartizze bottling sourced exclusively from grand-cru parcels
• Vecchie Viti: estate's oldest vine plantings (50+ years); concentration and aromatic complexity beyond standard DOCG
• Vineyards include Rive sub-zone holdings expressing distinct site terroir within the broader DOCG

Ruggeri 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 top-tier DOCG bottlings (longer than DOCG 30-day minimum). The Cartizze Dry style preserves 17-32 g/L residual sugar from late-ripening grand-cru fruit. Giall'Oro Extra Dry preserves 12-17 g/L residual sugar in the traditional Italian style. Vecchie Viti Brut preserves under 12 g/L residual sugar with extended cellar aging from old-vine fruit. The house style emphasises refinement, ripe stone fruit, and persistent creamy mousse, with the extended secondary fermentation building texture beyond entry-level commercial Prosecco.

• Charmat (Martinotti) tank fermentation; extended secondary fermentation 60-90 days for top-tier DOCG bottlings
• Cartizze Dry: 17-32 g/L residual sugar from late-ripening grand-cru fruit (traditional Cartizze style)
• Giall'Oro: traditional Extra Dry style (12-17 g/L residual sugar) showing ripe stone fruit and gentle honeyed lift
• Vecchie Viti Brut: under 12 g/L residual sugar; extended cellar aging from old-vine fruit; concentration and structure

Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry is Ruggeri's signature flagship and arguably the most internationally recognised Extra Dry-style Prosecco from the appellation. The wine shows ripe golden apple, white peach, acacia blossom, and gentle honeyed lift with persistent creamy mousse — a textbook expression of the traditional Italian Extra Dry style. Vecchie Viti Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut is the estate's old-vine concentration showcase: 50+ year-old vines produce wines with notable structure, mineral lift, and aromatic complexity that distinguishes them from younger-vine DOCG bottlings. The Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG Dry is Ruggeri's grand-cru expression, showing concentrated white peach, lily, honeysuckle, and crushed-stone mineral depth typical of the 107-hectare grand cru zone. Critical recognition has been consistent across Italian wine guides and international publications.

• Giall'Oro Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry: signature flagship; most internationally recognised Extra Dry-style Prosecco from the appellation
• Vecchie Viti Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut: old-vine concentration; 50+ year-old vines produce notable structure and complexity
• Cartizze Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG Dry: grand-cru expression showing concentrated white peach, lily, crushed-stone mineral depth
• Consistent critical recognition across Italian wine guides and international publications

Ruggeri's house style emphasises refinement, ripe stone fruit, and persistent creamy mousse across the DOCG range. Giall'Oro defines the traditional Extra Dry style with gentle honeyed lift; Vecchie Viti delivers drier, more structured old-vine character; Cartizze provides the grand-cru concentration. The estate welcomes visitors at the Valdobbiadene 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, German, Northern European, and Asian market presence. Among Conegliano Valdobbiadene producers, Ruggeri is widely considered one of the export-face references alongside Bisol, Nino Franco, and Adami, with Giall'Oro serving as the appellation's most internationally distributed Extra Dry-style benchmark.

• House style: refinement, ripe stone fruit, persistent creamy mousse across the DOCG range
• Giall'Oro: defines traditional Extra Dry style; Vecchie Viti: drier, more structured old-vine character; Cartizze: grand-cru concentration
• Visits at Valdobbiadene facility by appointment; tours include vineyard walks and tastings
• Broad international distribution: US, UK, Germany, Northern Europe, Asian markets