All you need to know about Prosecco Sparkling Wine.

There is this splendor that oozes when the sun is shining, the conversation is flowing, and the weekend ahead promises fun when prosecco wine is present in such ambience. In this article we’ll be dishing out guidelines to walk you through all you need to know about this lovely art in the bottle called prosecco sparkling wine, including where it comes from, how its made  ,and how to pair it with food.

WHAT IS PROSECCO WINE?

Prosecco wine is a sparkling wine that hails from Northeastern Italy, it is named after the Italian town of prosecco which is the suburb of Trieste. The grapes used in its production was originally cultivated in Slovenia, until 2009 when the Italian winemakers decided to rid the grape of its Slovenian roots and remarket the grapes as prosecco.

Prosecco comes in a wide range of styles, although the Brut and extra brut styles are by far the most popular. Brut simply indicates that the sparkling wine is dry, so if you’ve had a glass of bubbles that leaves your mouth puckering, chances are it’s a Brut.

3 common levels of a prosecco sparkling wine;

• Demi sec;
• Extra Brut; Another term for extra dry
• Brut; Dry and the most common prosecco style on the market.

HOW PROSECCO WINE IS MADE

Just like any white wine, prosecco is produced by CRUSHING, FERMENTING, and maturing grapes, hence creating alcohol. The producers do not employ the traditional method, instead they use what is called the tank method, or the Charmat method.

WHAT PROSECCO WINE TASTE LIKE AND HOW TO PAIR

Prosecco is all about those sharp fruity notes which dances on the tongue and leaves an incredible floral aromas which add to the tasting experience compared to champagne. It is commonly enjoyed in the dry or extra dry style. so if you want something fresh, fruity, and simple, prosecco is the way to go.

While the sparkling wine is often enjoyed as an appetizer, Our top pick for food pairing with prosecco would be brunch. Due to its sharp fruity flavour and high acidity, it pairs beautifully with spicy dishes and seafoods shared amongst friends, as a perfect way to kickstart the weekend.

The prosecco sparkling wine is best kept chilled and served in a tulip glass, or champagne flute.

A prosecco wine to try is the Zonin Spumante Prosecco range (see above).

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