Prosecco: it's affordable and tasty and something that is a part of many of our lives. Unlike other wines, however, it is often consumed a little less consciously. Yet, it is a celebrated and storied beverage that is worth much more consideration. Why not learn a little more about this famous wine? Then you can find a vacation rental in Friuli Venezia Giulia or a luxury villa in Veneto so you can enjoy it in situ, while armed with more knowledge about what you're actually tasting!
Prosecco is actually a 16th century recreation of a wine that dates back to antiquity and is named after the supposed place of production of that ancient drink. The wine has been made since then but production methods were refined and improved in the 1960s. This has greatly increased the quality of the wine and allowed it to become so popular and famous globally today.
Prosecco is actually a 16th century recreation of a wine that dates back to antiquity and is named after the supposed place of production of that ancient drink. The wine has been made since then but production methods were refined and improved in the 1960s. This has greatly increased the quality of the wine and allowed it to become so popular and famous globally today.
This fame and popularity has also lead to official recognition. It has been a DOC (a “Denominazione di origine controllata” or “controlled designation of origin”) for some time and was made a DOCG (a “Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita” or “controlled and guaranteed designation of origin”) in 2009.
In fact, this is Italy's largest DOC region, measuring 23,000 hectares across 9 provinces in the Northern Italian regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Prosecco, therefore, is a wine that must be produced in this area but, additionally, must also be made using a specific vinification process and the grapes used must at least be 85% Glera Grapes, a variety native to the region.
There are three main categories of Prosecco: spumante, frizzante and tranquillo. Tranquillo is a lesser-known variety that is still and the other two are sparkling versions; with frizzante being gently sparkling and spumante being effervescent and fully sparkling. While you may have never heard of tranquillo before it is actually the originator of the bunch as bubbles were only actually added to Prosecco in the 19th century! Sweetness levels also vary from type to type and there are lots of different kinds of Prosecco to choose from.
Once you have decided on which one you want to drink, Prosecco is best served chilled to 4-10 degrees Celsius and in Tulip-style flutes as the height and slenderness preserves the bubbles and the bulb at the top collects the aromas.
Luckily, it is an exceptionally versatile wine and pairs beautifully with most foods. It is especially well-suited to South Asian food and spicy curries, in particular.
Now that you know a little more about Prosecco, why not read on to the next posts where we will be listing some great vineyards in the region so you can go visit and try as many as you want? Tasting is always the most important (and best) part in learning about wine!
In fact, this is Italy's largest DOC region, measuring 23,000 hectares across 9 provinces in the Northern Italian regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Prosecco, therefore, is a wine that must be produced in this area but, additionally, must also be made using a specific vinification process and the grapes used must at least be 85% Glera Grapes, a variety native to the region.
There are three main categories of Prosecco: spumante, frizzante and tranquillo. Tranquillo is a lesser-known variety that is still and the other two are sparkling versions; with frizzante being gently sparkling and spumante being effervescent and fully sparkling. While you may have never heard of tranquillo before it is actually the originator of the bunch as bubbles were only actually added to Prosecco in the 19th century! Sweetness levels also vary from type to type and there are lots of different kinds of Prosecco to choose from.
Once you have decided on which one you want to drink, Prosecco is best served chilled to 4-10 degrees Celsius and in Tulip-style flutes as the height and slenderness preserves the bubbles and the bulb at the top collects the aromas.
Luckily, it is an exceptionally versatile wine and pairs beautifully with most foods. It is especially well-suited to South Asian food and spicy curries, in particular.
Now that you know a little more about Prosecco, why not read on to the next posts where we will be listing some great vineyards in the region so you can go visit and try as many as you want? Tasting is always the most important (and best) part in learning about wine!