Do you like Prosecco? It’s an easy drink, the bubbles give excitement to your glass, and it’s affordable. It makes a great spritz, pairing it with some Aperol.
But, what else do you know about it?
Did you know the Glera grape, which grew in the Prosecco region of Italy, was grown in Ancient Rome?
Have you ever looked at the label around the neck of the bottle? Did you see the letters DOC or DOCG? The DOCG is slightly higher quality…and I agree. The grapes grow on vines in limestone hillside. Everything is done by hand…and it’s a steep hill.
Did you realize most Prosecco is not made in the typical methode champenoise? It’s made in the charmaat method or tank method, where the fermented wine goes through its secondary fermentation in big steel tanks, not in the bottle. This means less contact with the yeast sediment, or lees.
Since aromatic grapes are used, the cleaner tank method allows those flavors to shine. More taste.
My favorite comes from the region of Valdobbiadene. It’s a great place to put on your list to visit.