Prosecco (pronounce Proh-sehk-koh) takes its name from a quaint hillside town near Trieste, in Friuli Venezia Giulia.

VINTAGE
NV

APPELLATION
Prosecco Superiore Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG

AREA
Glera is the most popular vine in the district of Treviso, especially in Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, where it is the most widely planted variety. Prosecco grapes yield excellent still as well as sparkling wines.

GRAPES
100% Glera

TYPE OF SOIL
Predominantly hilly of morainic origin.

VINEYARD
The most common form of cultivation is Syl- voz and Guyot. The number of vines per hec- tare is from 3500 to 4000.

VINIFICATION
White vinification. First fermentation occurs inside steel vats at controlled temperature, where selected yeasts are added. The wine becomes bubbly inside low-temperature pressure tanks.

COLOR
Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights.

BOUQUET
Intensely fruity especially with notes of green apple, lemons and grapefruits. It has a pro- nounced aroma of wisteria in bloom, acacia and elder flowers.

PALATE
It has a pleasantly acid, fresh flavour. Full- bodied, it has a pleasant and harmonius taste characteristic.

FOOD PAIRINGS
It is an excellent companion to hors d’o- euvres, as well as a commendable choice for any occasion.

SERVING TEMPERATURE
41°F - 45°F

ALCOHOL LEVEL
11,5%

BOTTLE SIZE
750 mL