Prosecco - White Italian WineWine of Italy Extra dry Pale straw in colour with bouquet and taste of green apples and flowers. Excellent as an aperitif or with lightly salted dishes. Type of Closure: Screwcap Winemaker: Massimo Marasso Agent: Italian Wines and Beverages Ltd Vinification Details: The juice from the grapes undergo a short fermentation to a low alcohol in temperature controlled conditions. The resulting base wines are then blended by the winemaker to achieve the best balance of freshness and fruit character. The wine is fermented a second time. As the wine is placed under pressure the carbon dioxide gas that is produced as a bi-product of the fermentation is dissolved into the liquid, this is subsequently released as the bubbles that make the wine sparkle History: The prosecco vine has been cultivated on the hills of Conegliano for over two hundred years. The steep slopes of the hills make it difficult to mechanize the work and consequently managing the vineyards has almost always been left in the hands of small growers. Prosecco is, according to an order of the Italian Minister of Agriculture dated 17th July 2009 since 1 January 2010 not the name of a grape variety any more (now to be called Glera) Regional Information: The vineyards are mainly on hillsides which ensure the vines get good exposure to the ripening warmth and sunlight. The cooling winds that roll down from the alpine region to the north ensure that the grapes don't over ripen and retain the fresh, soft green fruit characteristics that contribute to the wine's signature style Alcohol By Volume: 11 Units: 2.2 Tasting Notes: Pale straw in colour with bouquet and taste of green apples and flowers Serving Suggestion: Excellent as an aperitif or with lightly salted dishes Statutory/Years: 18 Ingredients and Allergens Contains Sulphites Handling and Cooking "To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase."
