In Episode 3 of 4 of our Sparkling Wine Series, Suzi explores the world of Italy’s most famous sparkling wine, Prosecco.
If you’re interested in discovering more about one of Italy’s fascinating sparklers, this video is for you!
Suzi shares a bit about what prosecco is, where it is made in Italy, the grapes that it is made with, (glera and others), how it’s made, and what happened in 2009 with the Conegliano Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G. and the Prosecco D.O.C.
She also touches on the styles of Prosecco and Italy’s overall Denomination of Controlled origin system.
Cool and beautiful maps showing Italy’s Veneto region and the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin (D.O.C.G.) boundary are also included.
Suzi discusses Italy’s wine geography as it relates to Prosecco, with focus on the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore region. Tidbits about Prosecco’s terroir are shared.
Suzi tastes the following Prosecco, sparkling wines:
Bisol Jeio Prosecco Brut NV, Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco Superiore, and Le Colture Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze.
Cin cin and Alla Vostra Salute! We hope you enjoy this brief exploration of one of Italy’s top sparkling wines.