Profile of Bisol
One of Prosecco’s biggest names, Bisol Desiderio & Figli, has been making high-quality sparkling wines in this corner of the Veneto since 1875. Although centuries earlier, the family was already growing grapes in the region. One of the few wineries in the area to produce sparkling wines utilizing both the Charmat Method (the method used to produce Prosecco) and Classic Method (with 2nd fermentation in bottle), Bisol has long been recognized as an innovative presence in the Prosecco DOC.
Although production was interrupted during World War I when fighting destroyed much of the area, the company reorganized in the 1930s. These days, the family-run winery is managed by Antonio and Eliseo Bisol together with their sons: Gianluca and Desiderio, Claudio and Alberto. Together, the family supervises every step of the winemaking process, from taking care of the 65 hectares of vineyards (50 of them DOC vineyards and 3 in the highly valued Cartizze zone) to supervising the low-yield harvest to bottling and aging the dozen-plus wines made by the company.
The poor limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay soil make the Prosecco grapes work hard to develop their tell-tale citrus, floral and fruity aromas. And all of the efforts pay off in sought-after wine masterpieces like the Selezione Jeio Bisol- made with a blend of grapes sourced at the company’s 16 different vineyards; and the six cru wines, Crede, Fol, Garnei, Salis, Cartizze, and Molera. A third, more international group of wines, Talento Metodo Classico, use grapes like Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, and Pinot Bianco to make less-traditional sparkling wines. Experience these delicious wines on a VIP private Prosecco Wine Tour organized by Cellar Tours.
Wines produced
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Crede Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC Spumante Brut
Prosecco (85%), Pinot Bianco, Verdiso - 11.5% Vol.
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Vigneti del Fol Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC Spumante Extra Dry
Prosecco - 11.5% Vol.
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Garnei Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC Spumante Dry
Prosecco - 11.5% Vol.
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Salis Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC Spumante Dry
Prosecco - 11.5% Vol.
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Cartizze Superiore Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC Spumante Dry
Prosecco - 11.5% Vol.
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Molera Prosecco Tranquillo di Valdobbiadene DOC
Prosecco - 11.5% Vol.
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Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOC Spumante Brut
Prosecco (90%), Pinot Bianco, Verdiso - 11.5% Vol.
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Colmei Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOC Spumante Extra Dry
Prosecco - 11.5% Vol.
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Cuvée Spumante Brut
Prosecco, Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13, Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Verdiso - 11.8% Vol.
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Pas Dosé Extra Brut
Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay - 12.5% Vol.
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Riserva Brut
Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay - 12.5% Vol.
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Rosé Brut
Pinot Noir - 12.5% Vol.
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Eliseo Brut Cuvée del Fondatore
Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay - 12.5% Vol.
Winery details
- Appellation
- Valdobbiadene Conegliano DOC Prosecco Prosecco DOC Superiore di Cartizze
- Founded
- 1923
- Area under vine
- 65 hectares
- Age of vines
- Between 3 years and 25 years
- Oak barrel origin
- From 2 to 3 percent of Prosecco is fermented in oak barriques; approximately 20% of the Molera Prosecco Tranquillo ages for 2 to 3 months in oak barriques; Chardonnay fermented in oak (destined for Talento Metodo Classico).
- Winemaker
- Desiderio Bisol
- Owner
- Bisol Family
- Grape varietals
- Prosecco, Verdiso, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc