make your party poppin’ with prosecco

Bubbly for everyone!

The Perfect Libation for a Special Occasion

A toast to the bride and groom, a romantic dinner, an anniversary or birthday – these occasions are made extra special with a beautiful bubbly that goes down easy. Even a Sunday brunch with friends can be more fun with a sparkling drink or without orange juice.

Try Prosecco instead when you want something fizzy and refreshing but don’t want to go full-force Champagne. This bubbly can stand on its own, often compared to Champagne, and doesn’t have to take a back seat to anybody, but it’s interesting to discover a few of the main differences.

Champagne can only take on that name when it comes from the Champagne region of France. Prosecco originates from northeast Italy, specifically the Friuli and Veneto regions. They use different types: Champagne is made using the Pinot Meunier or Chardonnay variety, whereas Prosecco is made from Glera grapes and must have at least 85% of these to be classified as a true Prosecco. These grapes have a rather high-acidity – perfect for creating bubbles.

It’s so sparkly!

A Glimpse into the Making

Speaking of bubbles, how does the sparkle get into your sparkling wine? Champagne uses the traditional method, a time-consuming and expensive secondary fermentation process that adds yeast to each bottle. However, Prosecco uses what’s called the tank or Charmat method. The secondary fermentation process of adding yeast and sugar happens all at once in a large tank, and then the wine is bottled afterward. This process requires less labor and time than the traditional method, which is why Prosecco can cost much less than Champagne.

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So Many Bubbles, How to Choose?

Prosecco has lovely fruit and floral scents such as pear, melon, green apple, and peach, but do you prefer sweet or dry? Prosecco can run the gamut from very dry to rather sweet, depending on how much sugar is added when it’s created.

When choosing a bottle, take a look at the label to select the right one for your taste. Extra Brut and Brut are the driest varieties. Don’t be confused by “dry” because it means sweet, and a Dry Prosecco is sweeter than a Brut. If the label says Extra Dry, it’ll be on the sweeter side and if you’re looking for a delightful sparkle, grab one that says demi-sec or Dry.

A Prosecco Pairing

Serve Prosecco chilled and pair it accordingly, depending on the sweetness. The drier ones pair well with quiche, prosciutto-wrapped melon, and strong cheeses. Sweeter varieties go great with spicy Thai and curry dishes, and pair your sweet bottles with fruit and ice cream desserts.

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