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Speaking of Sparkling wine, many people would think of Champagne in the first place, and Italian sparkling wine – Prosecco would cross your mind next, for its price is affordable the quality is guaranteed! Prosecco is crafted by Tank Method, charming floral and fruity aromas, fresh and pleasant. Prosecco is a wine in Italy that must be ordered during Happy Hour or before meals. Pairing Prosecco with appetizers or pizza is a cheerful time for Italians! Living in the moment, you can also enjoy gourmet food and wine!
Short story of Prosecco
Prosecco takes its name from the grape-producing region, which located in a small town in northeastern Italy. In fact, as early as the thirteenth century, the prototype of Prosecco had appeared, and it became popular in the sixteenth century. Since Glera is a late-ripening grape with a unique fruity aroma, the winemaker uses the stainless-steel tanks for the second fermentation and only allows the grapes to contact the yeast for 30 days to retain the fruity aroma. This tank method reduces the production cost of Prosecco. Everyone can taste this high-quality sparkling wine. Prosecco’s annual output is more than 300 million.
All sparkling wines produced in Italy are Prosecco?
As the popularity of Prosecco, many people think that Prosecco is the meaning of sparkling wine. In fact, it is same as Champagne. It is a protected “label” of origin. Only sparkling wine produced in a designated area can be called Prosecco. Generally speaking, it can be divided into Prosecco DOC (legal production area) and higher-level Prosecco Superiore DOCG (guaranteed legal production area).
Prosecco DOC is required to be crafted in the Friuli Venezia Giulia legal area. At present, there are about 200 wineries, the areas with better quality are called “Prosecco DOC Treviso” and “Prosecco DOC Trieste”.
As for Prosecco Superiore DOCG, it has more stringent requirements, such as: alcohol content, annual yield of the estate, and methods of grape picking and storage. The producing areas are distributed in three small towns such as Valdobbiadene, Conegliano, Asolo. These three small towns are mountains; therefore, the grapes are planted on slopes close to 60 degrees, the grapes can be fully exposed to the sun, and the grapes are mature and fruity.
Sweetness of Prosecco
In addition, Prosecco’s sweetness is divided into different levels; Brut, Extra Dry, Dry, refer to the table below for the residual sugar content of each level. I believe everyone knows that the sweetness level of red and white wine is not sweet, but when used in Prosecco, Dry is the highest residual sugar level! Remember to pay attention next time you buy.
| Brut | Extra Dry | Dry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residual sugar (per KG) | below 12g | 12-17g | 17-32g |
Prosecco with food
As the common Prosecco is high in acidity, with lemon, pear fruit aroma and slight minerality. It is very appetizing with food, it can be paired with many appetizers such as Salami, Parma Ham and fried food, less greasy feeling. The sweeter ones can be paired with cream or mousse desserts. Prosecco’s bubbles and cream complement each other so well.
