This is the number one sparkling wine from the Bortolomiol traditional line. The Roman numeral between the bottle and the label and the name Prior bear testament to the fact that Giuliano Bortolomiol had the intuition to create a brut Prosecco at a time when it was only ever an extra dry. Prior symbolises Giuliano’s pioneering spirit and his belief in Prosecco di Valdobbiadene (now Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Docg) and in the Martinotti Charmat sparkling wine-making method with fermentation in an autoclave, also known as the Italian Method.

The highlights of the aromatic spectrum here are cleanliness and fineness. The fruity hints are very strong, with sharp green apple and citrus standing out and complemented by fresh floral hints. The agile flavour developing on the palette is felt at once, vital and dry. The freshness of this wine makes it ideal as an aperitif with sea food and with dishes dressed with extra virgin olive oil, such as fish salad. It also goes very well with lard crostini. (Tasting & text by Michele Bressan)

AWARDS
	“Gran Menzione” Vinitaly 2007			“Diploma di Merito” Grandi Spumanti 2003,‘04 ‘06 e ‘08
	“Gran Merito” IX° Mostra Intercomunale dei Vini Vittorio Veneto 2008			“Medaglia di Bronzo” International Wine Challenge 2009
	“Medaglia d’Oro” 2009 “Medaglia d’Argento” 2010 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition San Diego			“Medaglia d’Argento” San Diego International Wine Competition 2009