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Prosecco

Light, fruity sparkling wine

Prosecco: taste & food pairing

Say it: proh-SEK-oh · Also called Prosecco Superiore, Valdobbiadene

Italy’s easygoing sparkler: pear, apple and flowers with frothy bubbles. Fruitier and softer than Champagne, and a third of the price.

BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AciditySoftCrisp
TanninSmoothGrippy
AlcoholLowHigh
Tastes likegreen apple, pear, honeydew, white flowers, lemon
Alcohol11-12%
Serve at40-45°F (4-7°C)
GlassFlute or white wine glass
Decant?No
What to payFrom $12; Superiore $18+

Prosecco is made from the Glera grape in northeast Italy using the tank method, where the second fermentation happens in a big pressure tank. That keeps the fresh fruit front and center instead of the toasty notes of Champagne.

Best food with Prosecco

CheeseCharcuterie Gamay (Beaujolais) · Prosecco · Rosé SeafoodShrimp Albariño · Sauvignon Blanc · Rosé SnacksPopcorn (movie night) Champagne · Chardonnay · Gamay (Beaujolais) Spicy & AsianThai food Riesling · Sauvignon Blanc · Gewürztraminer PoultryFried chicken Champagne · Cava · Grüner Veltliner

How it tastes

Green apple, pear, honeydew and white flowers. Bubbles are frothier and softer than Champagne. Note: Extra Dry Prosecco is slightly sweeter than Brut.

Food it loves

Aperitivo snacks, prosciutto, fried calamari, mildly spicy food and brunch. It’s also the base of the Aperol Spritz and the Bellini.

Buying tips

For a big step up in quality, look for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, or Cartizze for the top hillside sites.

Where it’s grown

Veneto & Friuli (Italy)

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