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Name of varietal: Prosecco

Common synonyms: Glera
 
Parentage of the grape: thought to have been first grown in Friuli, then brought to the Veneto region of Italy where it became most popular. 
 
History of the grape: References to a lightly sparkling wine in the Veneto date back to the 1100s, but it was much sweeter than the popular styles today. The reason for this is that the grape reaches full ripeness relatively late in the harvest season. The grapes would be crushed and set to ferment. However cold temperatures that couldn’t be controlled meant the wine would be bottled often before complete fermentation, which means residual sugar that didn’t get a chance to be converted to alcohol is still in the wine. Come spring, carbon dioxide gets trapped in the bottle, and the wine gets fizzy. The Carpene Malvoti winery under the direction of Antonio Carpene is credited with changing that method in 1868. He employed the French Charmat method to give the wine a secondary Read more »

Drusian Prosecco
Winery: Drusian
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valdobbiadene
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Peppermint Brownie Tarts

Prep: 30 min., Bake: 20 min., Chill: 1 hr. Read more »

Borgo Magredo Prosecco
Winery: Borgo Magredo
Region: Italy » Friuli-venezia Giulia » Venezia Giulia
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Praline Bars

Prep: 20 min., Cook: 5 min., Bake: 10 min. A sheet of graham crackers is a whole perforated but unbroken cracker stacked and wrapped. Read more »

La Marca Prosecco Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene
Winery: La Marca
Region: Italy » Veneto » Prosecco Di Conegliano-valdobbiadene
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Oatmeal-Raspberry Pancakes with Berry Coulis

Notes: Cooks at La Note in Berkeley, California, swirl a little of the jamlike coulis on top of the pancakes. You can make the coulis up to 1 week ahead; chill airtight. Also offer butter and syrup... Read more »

Cantine Maschio Prosecco Brut
Winery: Cantine Maschio
Region: Italy
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Rich Chocolate Soufflé Cakes with Crème Anglaise

Unlike traditional soufflés, these don't need to be served immediately (although they can be). In fact, we loved their fudgy, dense texture when chilled. The crème anglaise is good warm or chilled,... Read more »

Bele Casel Prosecco
Winery: Bele Casel
Region: Italy » Veneto » Prosecco Di Conegliano-valdobbiadene
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Maple-Pecan Cheesecake

Tip: Mix crust ingredients in springform pan, then press to form crust. Read more »

Tiamo Procecco
Winery: Tiamo
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valdobbiadene » Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Chocolate Soufflé with White Chocolate Mousse

This cakelike soufflé may be frozen, and then thawed in the refrigerator. Top with mousse or whipped cream just before serving. Read more »

Bortolomiol Prosecco Valdobbiadene Extra Dry
Winery: Bortolomiol
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valdobbiadene
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Basic Quiche

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Villa Sandi Prosecco Spumante Brut Il Fresco L Venezien
Winery: Villa Sandi
Region: Italy » Veneto
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Linzertorte

Named for Linz, Austria, the town where it originated, this lattice-topped tart features an almond pastry and blackberry-jam filling. Read more »

Lamberti Prosecco Brut DOC
Winery: Lamberti
Region: Italy » Veneto
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Toasted Coconut Marshmallows

These are good as a snack or dropped into a mug of hot chocolate. The mixture for the marshmallows becomes quite thick and requires substantial beating time, so you'll want to use a heavy-duty stan... Read more »

Carpenè Malvolti Prosecco Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Cuvée Brut
Winery: Carpenè Malvolti
Region: Italy » Veneto » Prosecco Di Conegliano
Type: Sparkling Wines

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Pecan Pancakes

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 6 min. per batch. We prefer the hearty thickness of these pancakes. If you like yours thinner, add up to 2/3 cup additional milk to batter. Read more »

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Nine Great Bottles of Prosecco

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Cupcake Vineyards Prosecco (2010)

Winery: Cupcake Vineyards
Region: Italy
Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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joebernardinoATyahoo

As usual from Cupcake, this is delicious, like an apple turnover. Simple fruitiness and very pleasant. Great for the price.

Nino Franco Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut (NV)

Winery: Nino Franco
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valdobbiadene
Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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zufrieden

Off dry - but just barely - this very dry Prosecco (now a personal favorite) has less cotton candy and fruit phosphate and more champagne-like brioche and vanilla - hence more to my liking. Not your average tavern fare in Venice, but recommended if yo...

Carpenè Malvolti Prosecco Prosecco Carpene Malvolti (NV)

Winery: Carpenè Malvolti
Region: Italy » Veneto » Prosecco Di Conegliano
Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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zufrieden

A sold Prosecco offering - just the ticket for those warm evenings on the Lido. Peach, pear and cooking apples on the palate in a fairly dry, cleansing admixture; nose quite neutral with some yeasty bread present. Good mousse with continuous, friendl...

Valdo Prosecco Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

Winery: Valdo
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valdobbiadene
Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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aronowm2

drink this on a record heat day. crisp, refreshing and 11% alcohol!

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Ru! Bortolin

Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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luca chevalier

once it was a sigle vineyard Prosecco, call it "Cru" now is a selection of the best grapes, the essence of valdobbiadene belogs in part to the Bortolin Family...a l,little part of history of this piece of Veneto..

Prima Perla Prosecco

Winery: Tua Rita
Region: France » Champagne
Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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joebernardinoATyahoo

Very good. Light, simple, crisp, green appley. Would add a bit of flavored vodka to kick it up, good wine for adding some liquor to for a cocktail.

Mionetto Prosecco Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut (2011)

Winery: Mionetto
Region: France » Champagne
Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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Mr Dolce

Pleasantly refreshing before a light meal. Palate cleansing and charming.

Bisol Jeio

Winery: Bisol
Region: Italy » Veneto » Prosecco Di Conegliano
Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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Philip

Very nice, off dry sparking wine. Not overpoweringly sweet, but has nice peach and honeysuckle flavors. Good acidity keeps the wine in balance.

Flor Prosecco

Region: Italy » Veneto » Prosecco Di Conegliano
Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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BeautifulCalamity

Light & Bubbly

Cupcake Vineyards Prosecco (2010)

Winery: Cupcake Vineyards
Region: Italy
Varietal: Prosecco
Type: Sparkling Wines
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kimberlyaurora

nice dry, peachy. great value!

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Prosecco on Snooth

  • Stoneboat Piano Brut NV

    June 2013

    Stoneboat Piano Brut NV

    Snoothrank:

    A great entry for this BC winery! Really interesting and aromatic on the nose - ... in the Charmat method (like prosecco). It is 86% Pinot Blanc, with the remainder made up of Muller-Thurgau (a common grape in Germany) Read More

    Wine review by JenniferT


  • June 2013

    I've been a bit preoccupied lately - it's been awhile since I've ... ... that it's done in a prosecco style. Regardless, I'm glad I've taken the leap.The wine is 86% Pinot Blanc and 16% Muller Thurgau (whatever that is.) The "research" continues! Read More

    Forum post in the topic Whatcha drinking tonight-...


  • June 2013

    Charmat is doing secondary fermentation in stainless steel  whereas ... ... in bottle. Charmat , akin to Prosecco, is meant  to be drunk  now rather than age Read More

    Forum post in the topic Differences between the wines...


  • June 2013

    Hi Snooth. I was wondering what characteristics give these two methods to the wines produced by them.  Read More

    Forum post in the topic Differences between the wines...


  • San Simone Prosecco Il Concerto NV

    June 2013

    San Simone Prosecco Il Concerto NV

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    Excellent prosecco, good price/quality ration. Read More

    Wine review by NirvinoBe


  • June 2013

    Emark and Foxall pretty much hit most of the points. France and California ... ... ... called Cava and Italy - Prosecco. California and  other new world countries called it Sparkling wine.CA Sparkling wine aren't meant to be stored over 12 years because they're not full-bodied wine. More so with NV sparklers.  You can find some older vintages... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Need help identifying a bottle


  • June 2013

    I am a very casual wine drinker and just "won" a bottle of sparkling wine in a family gift exchange from my cooky, eccentric aunt that I can't identify anywhere.  I'm not sure if it is good or bad, past it's prime or just an okay bottle I can feel comfortable drinking for no particular occasion.I have attached a picture, but the label reads as f... Read More

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  • Villa Jolanda Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

    May 2013

    Villa Jolanda Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

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    Good deal if you like sparkling wine. Read More

    Wine review by calywa


  • Valentin Bianchi White Blend New Age 2010

    May 2013

    Valentin Bianchi White Blend New Age 2010

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    Yes, this is a sweet non-vintage sparkler with just 9% alcohol and grapes of ... a good alternative to cheap prosecco. (AV 85, http://argovino.com/?p=105 Read More

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  • April 2013

    Tonight some nice pinot from rrv...  Read More

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  • Dec 29, 2009

    I discovered Prosecco in Italy this past summer - I consider it my "summer love"!

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  • Dec 29, 2009

    Prosecco is one of the best toasting wines. It's light, sparkling and low in alcohol. It's a crowd pleaser. Perfect for New Year's. Pairs well with light buttery christmas cookies, Italian biscotti or a triple cream brie. Yummy.

    Comment by 163357thewineattic 163357 thewineattic


  • Dec 29, 2009

    I love Prosecco. I think it's better than inexpensive champagne and I don't get such a sugar buzz from it.

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