Cartizze is a small hilly area, 200m – 350m high in 260 acres in the whole of Italy where the Cartizze Prosecco DOCG is produced from a limited number of producers, including Zucchetto. The roots dig deeply into the clay textured soil, to ensure water reserve and nutrients The grapes are grown on a steep part of the hill where there is a specific microclimate and soil which gives the grape a very special flavour and make the highest quality of all Prosecco in the world. Cartizze Prosecco grapes are hand-picked, as these are on a steep hill, with fresh rain water feeding the roots.