What is Prosecco Sparkling Wine
Prosecco sparkling is my sparkling wine for this spring. Go ahead and have a sip and enjoy the sunshine.
The Location of the Prosecco Wine Region
The Prosecco wine region is situated in North-East Italy in the beautiful Trevigiana hills. These seesaw hills of volcanic origin have a landscape that is cluttered with remnants from medieval times in the form of castles, quaint hill towns, and abbeys. This region produces Italy’s sparkling wine called Prosecco.
The Romans in the second century BC established the cities of Padova, Vicenza, and Verona, and the whole area was called Ventia. After the Roman Empire, the local population settled around the area to provide refuge from invaders. This safe haven eventually becomes the world-famous seaport of Venice.
The history of Prosecco dates back to Roman times. The wine made before does not resemble today’s modern wine.
The Prosecco Grape
The Prosecco grape also called Glera benefits from a maritime climate and soils that are rich in minerals. The Prosecco grape is a late-ripening variety picked late in the growing season and stops fermenting during the winter but then begins again in the spring resulting in carbon dioxide bubbles in the wine.
The European Union (EU) approved the name Glera for the green-skinned Prosecco in 2009. The Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiaden region was promoted to DOCG status and the Italian government declared that Prosecco was the geographical indication.
Prosecco is Unique
The Prosecco sparkling wine is unique and different from champagne and other sparkling wines.
Antonio Carpene a chemist and winemaker founded the Carpene Malvoti winery in 1868. He made the Prosecco in large tanks and allowed it to ferment in the tanks rather than the bottle. He used the Charmat method that was invented in France for the Prosecco wines. It is a double fermentation agnate to method champenoise, the difference being that the second fermentation happens in large tanks rather than the bottle to create carbonation. The result is a flawless, crisp, fruity sparkling wine that does not have the yeasty notes of Champagne.
Prosecco needs to be drunk young.
I am tasting the Adami Prosecco, Bosco di Gica, DOCG -Valdobbiadene. Franco Adami has balanced the fizz, sweetness, and acidity. I can smell a hint of peach and the minerals in the earth. This sparkling wine would complement shellfish, fish, and any seafood.
The sparkling wine won gold at The Wine Hunter Awards in 2017.
I strongly recommend this sparkling wine for your celebrations.
Photo Credits: Terry Timmins Raychan Lisanne van Elsen Mel Maldonado-Turner
The author would like to thank Giulia Medusa from Adami Srl for reviewing this blog post and for providing pictures.