Prosecco Superiore
Reg: $31.99 SALE: $24.99
Merotto Graziano
At sight it is straw yellow in color; creamy and shiny foam; silky perlage with a texture of tiny bubbles. The aromatic profile is fine and intense, offering immediate notes of white fruit and citrus, pleasant floral sensations accompanied by a mineral verve. The sip is fresh and savory, with excellent volume and balance in a very pleasant combination. It reproduces with intensity and persistence the fruity and floral notes of the bouquet.
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The holiday season is in full swing and nothing marks a good celebration like Bubbles. The world of sparkling wine is far broader than just Champagne and too often people get confused between them. Each week this month, we will focus on one of the major types of sparkling wine and what makes it special. Each one is important and deserves its own time in the spotlight.
This week we will start with the #1 selling sparkling wine by dollars and volume, Prosecco. While many people view prosecco as an Italian “champagne” this is a disservice to both products as they are unique and wonderful in their own way.
Prosecco is made primarily of the grape of the same name, Prosecco, also known as Glera elsewhere. In fact, the only place allowed to call it Prosecco since the ’90s is its home in the northeastern Italian region of The Veneto. Aside from using different grapes than its French cousin, Champagne, Prosecco is made in a different process known as “Methode Charmat” or the tank method.
This sparkling wine process involves all steps of production taking place in a sealed stainless steel tank as opposed to the individual bottles of Champagne. While this process is much less expensive, thereby resulting in a less expensive product, it is not done for economics. The tank method is used to highlight the fresh fruit and floral notes of the Glera grape. This results in Prosecco being a brighter, fresher quaff than Champagne. This also lends it to be a better partner to peach nectar resulting in my favorite sparkling wine cocktail, the Bellini.
Be sure and try one of these Italian beauties today:
La Primavera di Barbara” 90% Glera, 10% Perera from a single vineyard in the tiny town of Col San Martino in the Dolomite foothills, a bit north of Venice. Remarkably complex: apple blossoms, roses and mint on the nose, rich flavors of bruised apple, apricot, guava, and eucalyptus on the palate. Zippy acid and a fine, creamy mousse. Comes across drier than it is.
Merotto
La Primavera Di Barbera
Reg: $19.99 SALE: $12.99
Anno Domini Prosecco
$22.99
Biodynamic and Vegan Glera matches excellent alone as an aperitif with assorted appetizers. Suitable for accompanying all fish dishes, pasta dishes, and risottos, especially with vegetables; also a good match for white meat.
Zardetto Brut Prosecco
Reg: $14.99 SALE: $11.99
Lemon-yellow in color with elegant, refined bubbles that form a hearty white froth. Aromas of white flowers, apricot, and herbs create a delicately soft bouquet. The palate is comprised of citrus, orange blossoms, and stone fruits. Fresh citrus and floral notes linger on the finish. It's an ideal aperitif and the perfect choice for celebrations large and small. Not to mention, an excellent partner in sparkling cocktails.