Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine made from the Glera grape. This highly aromatic grape variety has been cultivated for centuries in the Veneto and Friuli regions in northern Italy. Prosecco is made using the Charmat method.
It differs from the classic method (Franciacorta) in that the secondary fermentation does not take place in the bottle, but in large metal tanks. Prosecco, like many other wines in Italy, is divided into categories such as DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) and DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita).
Prosecco DOC is considered a base wine. It can be produced in any wine sub-region in north-eastern Italy, the most famous of which are Treviso and Trieste. DOCG wines are of superior quality. Prosecco, produced in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore, is considered in this category and is one of Italy's 73 wine sub-regions awarded DOCG status. This wine sub-region is located in the Treviso area, within which lies the micro-zone of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Rive DOCG: the highest quality Prosecco is produced here. The finest Valdobbiadene Prosecco is Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG, which occupies an area of only 107 hectares. Asolo Prosecco DOCG is a rare variety, its production is concentrated in a small area on the banks of the river Piave, where grapes of exceptional quality are grown.
Prosecco sparkling wine, one of Italy's most famous drinks, has become very popular and available worldwide. Sparkling Prosecco has captured the hearts of millions of wine lovers and is firmly established on restaurant lists. For many years, it has been the favourite drink for many celebrations and parties, as well as an indispensable accompaniment to summer days.
Prosecco is excellent not only as an aperitif or as part of a cocktail, but also as an accompaniment to light snacks, salads, fish or seafood.
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