At the 2026 edition of the IWSC, a prestigious British competition, the Bottega winery was awarded a gold medal for its new Cartizze, which scored 95/100.
The IWSC (International Wine & Spirits Competition) is the world’s longest-running wine competition, having assessed wines and spirits for over 50 years.
The Vino dei Poeti Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Cartizze Dry is one of the flagship wines in the Bottega collection. It is made from grapes grown exclusively on the hill of the same name, which covers just 108 hectares – approximately 1 square kilometer – amongst the hamlets of San Pietro di Barbozza, Santo Stefano and Saccol, in the municipality of Valdobbiadene. The unique soil and climate conditions make this wine truly one of a kind within the Conegliano Valdobbiadene region. The microclimate, thanks to the natural barrier of the Pre-Alps, is characterised by cold but not harsh winters and hot but not muggy summers. The steep slopes, typical of this area, allow for excellent sun exposure and help to create marked temperature variations between day and night, thanks to the descent of cool air from the Pre-Alps down the slopes. From an organoleptic point of view, this results in a more complex and elegant bouquet. The poor, shallow soil, formed by the uplift of the seabed and subsequently modified by the action of rivers, consists mainly of marl and sandstone of calcareous and clayey composition, which impart characteristic notes of salinity and minerality to the wine.
In accordance with tradition, Il Vino dei Poeti Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Cartizze is vinified as a dry wine, with a sugar dosage of 22 g/l, allowing its full organoleptic character to be fully appreciated. Its pale, delicate straw-yellow colour is accompanied by a fine, persistent perlage with a dense, consistent head of foam. On the nose, it is characterised by an intense aroma of white fruit, crisp and juicy Golden Delicious apples, apricot and peach, with a delicate floral note of orange blossom and peach blossom. On the palate, it is fruity, sweet and fresh, with a lingering finish.
This wine is excellent as an aperitif, to be enjoyed with soft, creamy cheeses. It pairs beautifully with asparagus risotto creamed with Morlacco cheese and with desserts featuring shortbread and vanilla cream.
The 2026 edition of the IWSC also awarded the Bottega Gold, the Prosecco Gold characterised by its iconic bottle with a golden finish, with a bronze medal.
About Bottega
Bottega S.p.A. is a family-owned winery and distillery based in Bibano di Godega (Treviso), 50 km north of Venice. With a heritage spanning four centuries in the world of wine and grappa, the company produces premium grappas, wines, sparkling wines, and liqueurs. Its portfolio includes globally recognized products such as Bottega Gold, alongside acclaimed Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Amarone, Ripasso, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and a wide range of fruit and cream liqueurs. Bottega products are distributed in 165 countries worldwide. For many years, Bottega S.p.A. has been firmly committed to sustainability, which has led to real and concrete results in reducing its impact on the environment, society and the economy.
