Prosecco
Italy’s number one sparkling wine comes from Northeastern Italy and uses a different winemaking method than Champagne. The best Prosecco wines are noted from the hilly sub-region of Valdobbiadene.
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Style |
Dry, Light Bodied |
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Primary Flavours |
Green Apple, Honeydew, Pear, Cream |
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Cellaring |
Drink now or cellar for up to 3 years |
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Tannin |
None |
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Acidity |
Medium to High |
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Region |
Veneto, North-eastern Italy. Our personal favourites coming from Valdobbiadene |
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Food Pairing |
Prosecco is a super food-friendly sparkling wine that goes great with antipasto, cured meats, almonds. It’s also a natural pairing with spicy Asian food. |
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Pignoletto DOC
Pignoletto DOC is an Italian appellation for white wines made in Emilia-Romagna.
It is fast emerging as a sparkling wine, Pignoletto is a variety that deserves recognition in its own right.
Aromas and flavours of white flowers, limes, green apples, pears and aniseed come wrapped with texture, complexity and persistence.
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Style |
Dry, Light Bodied, Sparkling |
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Primary Flavours |
Green Apple, Lime, Pear |
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Cellaring |
Drink now or cellar for up to 3 years |
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Tannin |
None |
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Acidity |
Medium to High |
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Region |
Emilia-Romagna |
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Food Pairing |
Pignoletto is perfect to go with the local ham and salami, fried bread, young cheeses, and light fish dishes, and it’s awesome with oysters |
