Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry

Producer:
Fratelli Bortolin
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Glera (100%)
Classification:
DOCG Valdobbiadene
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry white sparkling wine made from native Veneto grape Glera. Extra dry is the most popular version of this wine, mild dry with the sugar content at 13 gr/l, while Superiore indicates special selection of grapes and higher alcohol content. In the classic and picturesque zone of Valdobbiadene the hillside vineyards yield ripe Glera grapes, carefully transformed into the wine, that is famous all over the world. Light and crispy, virtually goes well with every dish. A glass of Prosecco quenches thirst and stimulates appetite.

Details

Color: straw yellow, shimmering.

Perlage: fine, numerous.

Aroma: notes of apple, lemon, pink grapefruit, acacia blossom, wisteria.

Flavor: crisp, long lingering aftertaste.

Food matching: perfect as an aperitif, and also as an elegant accompaniment with fish, cured meats, risottos with vegetable and fish.

Serving temperature: 8°/10°C

Alcohol content: 11%.

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