Many people love wine, and we do too, but perhaps the most beloved white out there is prosecco. Prosecco is a white wine that started in Veneto, Italy and is now one of the most sought after white wines everyone wants to have because of its crisp and fruity flavor.
In northeastern Italy, particularly in Veneta, they have a very specific temperate climate where Glera grapes can grow– these grapes are the source of this very well-loved wine which gives it the perfect flavour profile of being sweet yet slightly acidic.
As far as creation methods go, they are made using a very specific way they call the Charmat Method, where in the second phase of fermentation, the wine is placed in stainless steel tanks and not their individual bottles. They said it is better this way because it will preserve the wine’s fresh and fruity flavour which makes it different other white wines whose second fermentation stage happens when it is already on the bottle.
Varieties of Prosecco
Prosecco comes in a lot of different types, which goes from dry to sweet. The three most popular categories are “Brut,” which is dry, “Extra Dry,” which is somewhat sweeter than Brut, and “Dry,” which is the sweetest.
However, you have to be careful with these terminologies because these words may be little deceptive to people who are not that exposed to sparkling wine. Say for example, “Extra Dry” does not always mean that it is drier than “Brut”; but it means that it is sweeter than it.
Serving and Enjoying the Wine
Temperature
To completely appreciate Prosecco’s tastes and aromas, serve it chilled but not too cold. We recommend that you serve in a temperature range of about 45°F to 50°F or 7°C to 10°C if you use the metric system.
Glassware
Normally, champagne flutes that are chilled are used to serve this but some wine lovers like to use a tulip-shaped glass. They believe that the tulip shape is able to concentrate the wine’s scents, which will help improve the entire tasting experience.
Food Pairings
Prosecco is a very flexible drink that can be paired with many different types of food because its acidity and just overall taste make it a very good palate cleanser. Furthermore, its mild sweetness helps counteract the saltiness of cured meats and cheeses.
Events
Because of its taste and nature, it can be used for various events, from celebratory to just plain enjoyment. So, it doesnt really matter whichever location you want to pop out prosecco, what matters is that you enjoy the drink and the entire event because of it.
Conclusion
We do really recommend you give this type of wine a try. There is a reason so many people and wine lovers crave this type of drink– its taste just has a way of lingering. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and treat yourself to a nice chilled bottle of this and just enjoy the entire experience!