Ca' Dei Zago, Prosecco Frizzante Col Fondo, Valdobbiadene DOCG, Veneto, Italy

The Zago family have been farming in the heart of the Valdobiaddene without chemical fertilisers for 100 years, since they begun their venture of their mixed farm in 1924. 5th generation Zago grower, Christian has now taken the helm and alongside partner, Marika they are taking things to the next level, carrying on their family's legacy through Biodynamic practises and the belief that 'you can't replace in the winery what nature didn't give you in the vineyard.'

Christian makes his compost and composted manure from pruned shoots, leaves, grasses and pomace and is then aged using biodynamic preparations such as Yarrow, Chamomile, Nettles, Oak Bark, Dandelion and Valerian. 

Zago's Frizzante Col Fondo is 90% Glera with small amounts of co-planted indigenous varieties such as Verso, Perera and Bianchetta are hand harvested, crushed and left for 2-4 days of skin maceration in cement vats using indigenous yeast. Bottled in the first waxing first quarter moon of March/April, Unfined and unfiltered where the second fermentation is carried out spontaneously in bottle where it generates sediment in the bottom (or fondo).

Light and refreshing with citrus, honeysuckle and great minerality and fine long-lasting bubbles. Shake to distribute the sediment through the wine for a richer, creamier texture or leave the lees behind like the locals do.

Producer - Ca' Dei Zago
Country - Italy
Region - Veneto
Appellation - Valdobbiadene
Variety / Blend - Glera, Verso, Perera, Bianchetta
Wine Style - Sparkling Wine
Farming - Organic with Biodynamic Principles
Vegan