Col Vetoraz hits the nail on the Cartizze head. This is a fragrant, crisp and very expressive wine. The 2016 Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze Dry offers hints of jasmine, honey and sweet sage leaf. It also delivers that characteristic mineral note of flint or crushed oyster shell that reminds you of its Cartizze pedigree. The mouthfeel is ample, generous and very soft. This is a lovely but informal sparkling wine.