Floral, Fruity & Light
Pale to medium straw yellow with moderate bubbles. Aromas of white flowers, ripe apple & tropical fruits.
Subtle flavors of citrus especially peach & apricot with lite honey. Crisp & dry on the palate when labeled "Brut", very dry when "Extra Brut" but slightly sweet when labeled "Extra Dry". Lower in alcohol then many other Classic Sparklers.
Value priced! A great Italian aperitif. The higher quality ones are labeled DOCG & often labeled "Superiore".
Made from Glera grapes (85% min.) with amounts of Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera, Glera lunga, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio & even Pinot Noir.
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Rosé Prosecco from Prosecco DOC Rosé is a recent new style made from 85-90% Gelera & 10-15% Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) & must be "Millesimato" (Vintage) Labeled.
Flavors range from vibrant cherry, wild strawberry & rasberry to citrus.
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Comes from...
Veneto & Friuli Venezia Giulia regions of-Italy
Higher quality from the towns of Conegliano, Valdobbiadene & Asolo
Valdobbiadene-Conegliano Superiore DOCG & Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Even higher quality wines are labeled "Rive" (hillside) & highest quality ones "Cartizze" if you can find them! They are well worth searching for.
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