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Prosecco Spumante Gold VSAQ

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  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Piedmont
  • District: Asti
  • Varietals: 100% Prosecco
  • Varietals: Single vineyard and vintage
  • Alcohol: 11.5%
  • Aging: Traditional 2-phase spumante method of 12 months temperature controlled cold fermentation process
  • Bottle: 750ml

Winemaker: Casa Vinicola Abbazia

Wine Notes:

Made from one of the oldest grapes grown in Italy, this big, full body, natural spumante style Prosecco is made in the old world style and traditions of northern Italian spumante wines.

The Abbazia vineyards for this classic style spumante wine were founded in the 9th century and viticulture of the Prosecco grape dates back to ancient times evidenced by the work of man who has, over the centuries, sculpted the sunniest slopes of Conegliano, where the grape originated in the region of Veneto.

The exact origins are somewhat of a mystery, but in fact, already known as the "pucino" in the time of the Roman Empire. The empress Livia Augusta was particularly fond of the wine from this grape and was known to consume large quantities daily. Prosecco is a vigorous and hardy vine, with nut colored shoots and quite large, loosely-packed winged clusters of beautiful golden yellow berries nestled amongst bright green leaves.

Two distinct styles of Prosecco are produced in Italy; Spumante, which comes in two forms; Dry (or Brut) and Extra Dry.
The Spumante style is the natural sparkling wine which gives full expression to its character.
The other style is Frizzante, which is normally produced with lesser quality grapes and uses carbonation in the fermentation process to create the fizz or bubbles to make it a sparkling wine.
 
 
Regarding Brut and Extra Dry; Brut is the modern or new world style characterized by rich aromas of citrus fruit.
Extra Dry is the classic style which combines the aromatic quality with the exalted sapidity of its fine bubbles.

Winemaker Notes:

At sight the wine is a brilliant golden color with hints of light maroon and pink highlights. On the nose it has a delicate feel of roses and underwood. On the palate the wine is slightly dry, sweet and soft, supple and aromatic with a wonderful and delicious finish.

Natural spumante wines do not hold indefinitely and are recommended to be consumed within 12 to 18 months of release.

Pairing:

A classic style sparkling wine, excellent and refreshing, and pairs well with any meal or simply enjoyed by the glass.

Price: $13.98