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ProseccoWhat is Prosecco? Prosecco is the name of a white grape and sparkling wine made in Itally. Traditionally produced in the northeastern Italian region of Veneto (surrounding Venice), these sparkling wines are typically light and fresh, excellent as an apéritif or to accompany light foods.Compared to sparkling wines like Champagne, most of these wines tend to be much lighter in body and less bubbly. Most are what the Italians call Frizzante, roughly meaning fizzy. These have a delicate sparkle but without the high pressure, thick mousse of Champagne. Some producers make a higher pressure wine which is often labeled as Spumante. What Do They Taste Like andThese inexpensive sparkling wines, particularly the Frizzante, tend to be light, crisp and lively, making them an outstanding, fun apéritif. They do nicely with light fare as well such as many light creamy cheeses (brie, chevre, etc.) and finger foods like an antipasto plate or bruschetta. The richer Spumante versions can be served much like a Champagne or other sparkling wines, pairing nicely with some richer foods and cheeses as well as the things mentioned above. |
