Rive

Italian · named-village mention in Conegliano Valdobbiadene

Rive is a mention for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Spumante from a named municipality or hamlet (12 municipalities and 31 divisions listed), single vintage, hand-harvested, at most 13 t/ha.1

The listed units add up to 43, and the consortium also speaks of 43 Rive.2,3 Rive is one of two optional mentions in the DOCG, the other being 'sui lieviti'.2 Like all spumante of the zone, the wine is labelled Superiore.1 The best-known named sub-zone is a separate category, Superiore di Cartizze. The vintage on the label links Rive to Millesimato and the EU 85% vintage rule. The grapes must come from a single comune or frazione, and the vintage is stated.2,3 See Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Glera.

See also

Conegliano Valdobbiadene ProseccoRegionsSuperiore di CartizzeGlossarySuperioreGlossaryGleraGrapes

Sources

  1. UK Government (assets.publishing.service.gov.uk) hosting the consorzio's English text. Conegliano Valdobbiadene - Prosecco DOCG production regulations, English version 12.2018 (2018-12)
  2. AIS (reproduction of MASAF disciplinare). Disciplinare di produzione DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene - Prosecco (last mod. DM 12.07.2019, GU n.185 08.08.2019) (2019-07-12)
  3. Consorzio di Tutela del Vino Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco. Le tipologie - Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (2025-04-29)

Facts checked on 2026-10-19