Tyson Stelzer, host and presenter at the event.

Recently I had the pleasure of attending Brisbane’s trade and media masterclass of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Hosted at the private dining room of Bisou Bisou Restaurant, in the modern Hotel X Fortitude Valley, Tyson Stelzer invited me to join such an insightful session. Always a great opportunity to learn from Australia’s leading sparkling wine expert.

Attendees were coming from all sectors of the market, on and off trade, journalists, bloggers and educators. The multiple background of wine professionals in the room made it a more complete assessment.

Divided in 6 brackets of 3 wines, Tyson Stelzer presented the first 3 flights, which were the drier styles, in isolation, without food. Then the last 3 flights were presented alongside a 3 course lunch, allowing the sweeter styles to be appreciated with food also.

Find below my notes on the wines we got to taste on the day.

The food served during the event by Bisou Bisou Restaurant

Andreola, 26o1o, Rive di Col San Martino, Extra Brut, 2021 @andreola_valdobbiadenedocg

White flower, citrus fruit and green apple characters. A lifted personality, extremely fresh with delicious creamy froth. It is pure, fine and chalky in texture. It has a layered middle palate, long and articulated as it finishes.

La Tordera, Otreval, Rive di Guia, Extra Brut, 2021 @latordera_prosecco

Ripe style of nectarine, honeydew melon and nashi pear aromas. It is generous, fruity with vertical impact. Intense finish with pleasant freshness and persistent back palate. Outstanding.

L’Antica, Quercia Matiù, Rive di Scomigo, Brut, 2021 @lanticaquerciaorganicwines

Vibrant white flower, honey and wax bouquet. It is softly textured, fine, light bodied, and very stylish. Deliciously creamy on the middle palate and citrusy as it finishes. Pure delight.

Pietro Giorgianni, Venue Manager at Gemelli Italian Restaurant in James Street, Brisbane.

Masottina R.D.O. Ponente, Rive di Ogliano, Brut, 2021 @masottina_wines

Bouquet of honey dew melon, peach and cream. Direct, round and simple on the palate with green apple and confit fruit definition. It finishes a little herbal, spicy and tart.

L’Antica, Quercia Ariò, Rive di Scomigo, Extra Dry, 2021 @lanticaquerciaorganicwines

Ripe mandarin and white flowers aromas. On the palate, a sense of sugar glaze, the wine is open, creamy, fruity and so drinkable. Absolutely gorgeous off-dry balance, a curvaceous example full of glory.

Andreola, Vigna Ochera, Rive di Rolle, Dry, 2020 @andreola_valdobbiadenedocg

Candied orange, lychee, and marzipan notes. Honeyed, fleshy and direct on the palate. A perfect offering for fresh fruit desserts. An example on the sweeter end of the spectrum

The hillsides of Conegliano Valdobbiadene.

Vigna Sancòl, Cartizze, Brut, NV @vignasancol

Intense ripe nectarine, pear and white flowers notes. It is dense in flavour with a delicious wavy texture on the palate. It possesses a very persistent full-bodied finish.

Villa Sandi, La Rivetta, Cartizze,Brut, 2021 @villasandi

Aromatic Turkish delight, quince and guava which are echoed on the palate. Quite attractive and very inviting. It is round and flavoursome with a charming character, surprisingly exotic.

Col Vetoraz, Cartizze, Dry, 2021 @col_vetoraz

Notes of lemon, wet stone and white flower. Deliciously curvaceous, fleshy, and smooth textures. It’s silky and fruity, it has so much to enjoy.

Cycling is an outdoor activity sought after by visitors to the area.

Col Vetoraz, Extra Brut, Cuvée 0, 2021 @col_vetoraz

Creamy and soft foam. Austere, green apple and herbs. Tight on the palate, a little bitter around the edges, direct upfront finish. Drink now.

Bellenda San Fermo Millesimato, Brut, 2021 @bellenda1986

Striking dense and continuous bubbles. Floral expression on the nose. Delicious glossy texture of honeydew melon, almond and honey. Thrilling drive and bead on the finish. Quite stylish.

Diotisalvi, Empatico, Rive di Farra di Soligo, Millesimato, Extra Brut, 2020 @diotisalvi_natural_wine

An attractive white and creamy froth tells of good things to come. Aromas of candied mandarin, sweet spice and marzipan. It is crunchy, juicy and straightforward. It has a delicious middle palate weight on the finish. Superb.

The term ‘Rive’ indicates, in the local dialect, the very steep hillsides that are characteristic of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene area,

Le Bertole, Brut, NV @le_bertole_valdobbiadene_docg

Lifted citrus, nectarine and herbs notes. It is soft, round and direct. It finishes with slight almond bitterness. Drink now.

Le Colture, Fagher, Brut, NV @lecolture_valdobbiadene

Lifted and enticing opening of floral notes and fresh bread. It has coated texture, which is clean with fruit forward appeal, true to style and finishing off-dry on the palate.

Ruggeri, Quartese, Brut, NV @ruggeriproseccovaldobbiadene

Greenish appearance with thick foam, upfront green apple aromas and flavours. It is zesty and vivid with an off-dry finish. True to style.

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La Tordera, Cartizze, Dry, 2021 @latordera_prosecco

Fine bubbles with scents of pear, lime and almond. Intense flavours of ripe pear, apple and marzipan. Be delightful with biscotti. Delicious.

Le Bertole, Cartizze, Dry, NV @le_bertole_valdobbiadene_docg

Fine persistent bead, restrained honeydew melon note with herbal touch, quite powerful for the style on the palate, it possesses a finish in the sweeter side of the spectrum.

Valdo, Viviana, Cartizze, Dry, NV @valdo_spumanti

Intense aromas of ripe pear, apple and banana. Pleasantly sweet and elegant, showing balanced structure with a delicious stream of acidity. So well put together, nicely done.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG - Trade & Media Showcase by Tyson Stelzer