Prosecco is one of the most famous and appreciated Italian wines in the world due to its great pleasantness and versatility. If you don’t know much about Prosecco, you will after this article!
Prosecco’s Bubbly History
Prosecco is made from a blend of grapes that must be at least 85% glera, with the rest being local and international varieties including verdiso, bianchetta trevigiana, perera, chardonnay, pinot bianco, pinot grigio and pinot noir.
The Glera grape is thought to be of Slovenian origin and was probably cultivated in the vineyards of the Italian village of “Prosecco” in Trieste which shares a border with Slovenia. The name “prosecco” is actually Slovenian, from prozek, or “path through the woods.” Prior to being called Prosecco, the region was known as Puccino.
Glera is a highly productive grape that ripens late in the season. It has high acidity and a fairly neutral palate, making it ideal for sparkling wine production. Glera’s aromatic profile is characterized by white peaches, with an occasional soapy note.
We know Prosecco as a sparkling wine, but it didn’t actually have any bubbles until the 19th century. The Carpenè Malvolti winery was the first to produce Prosecco as we know it today. Modern Prosecco comes in three levels of “perlage,” which is just a fancy word for bubbles. There’s the bubbliest, spumante, the second-most, frizzante, and the entirely still, tranquillo.
And now for the recommendations!
Bortolotti Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry
A bright, mouthwatering Prosecco, with a creamy bead and a lively mix of creamed pear, grated ginger, honeysuckle and lemon pith flavors, showing a lingering finish of stone and spice detail.
Ruffino Prosecco
Intensely fruity, juicy, and aromatic with a clean and dry finish. The subtle peach and apple notes also make this bubbly a nice choice to pair with fresh fruit, charcuterie, and cheese.
Chloe Prosecco
Bursting with fresh fruit and fine bubbles with notes of peach green apple citrus and white flowers on the nose and elegant acidity on the palate.
Zonin Prosecco
Aromas of white peach, grapefruit and honeydew melon lead to flavors of creamy ripe lemon, refined citrus and a toasted brioche finish.
Riondo Prosecco Glera
Golden Delicious apple pie sprinkled with softly floral lemon juice. Fruity and light-bodied offering aromatic floral notes, persistent effervescence, and a clean delicate finish.
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