Grape variety
100% Glera grapes
Production area
Santo Stefano
Altitude
400 m a.s.l.
Ageing in Autoclave
Minimum of 6 months
Rootstock
420/A
Vine Training System
Double Arched Cane
Harvest
From mid to late September. Hand-harvested with careful selection of the grapes.
Wine making
Traditional white wine method at controlled temperature, with soft pressing of the grapes.
Ageing
The wine continues to age in tanks, with a 2–3 month period of cold ageing, developing greater harmony and structure.
Winemaking method
Made according to the Martinotti Method and in accordance with the production regulations for Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Secondary fermentation takes place in an autoclave at a controlled temperature of approximately 18 °C. After ageing on the lees, the wine is cold-stabilised at -4 °C and microfiltered before bottling.
Orfeo's legacy
Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Santo Stefano comes from one of the most highly regarded areas in the hills of Valdobbiadene, where the steep slopes still require much of the vineyard work to be carried out by hand. In Santo Stefano, favourable exposures and marl- and sandstone-rich soils allow the Glera grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, giving rise to a wine of remarkable finesse, elegance and a distinctive sense of place.
“Orfeo 1969” is dedicated to Orfeo Varaschin, winemaker and third generation of the family. A tribute to his passion, his winemaking sensitivity and the creative vision with which he helped shape the style of our wines. A legacy that lives on in the way we interpret Valdobbiadene today.
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Pairings
Orfeo 1969 is ideal with delicate fish dishes and raw seafood, it also pairs beautifully with risottos and dishes featuring seasonal vegetables and early spring produce. An intriguing contrast is created by the richness of pan-seared foie gras.