Prosecco DOC Millesimato Extra Dry
REGION: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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Millesimato means “vintage.” It helps discern a degree of quality & purity Indigenous variety from Roero, Arneis is the most well-known white wine in wines. As most sparkling wines are NV (non-vintage), to be classified as a Millesimato, a prosecco must meet strict EU standards, including containing at least 85% of the vintage that is stated on the label.
Color: bright straw yellow, with green reflections
Nose: refined & elegant, with notes of peaches, flowers & pear
Flavor/Finish: marked consistency with easy drinkability & a striking hint of glycerin; light & creamy perlage
Varietal: 100% Glera
Food Pairing: beautiful as an aperitif, but also versatile throughout the meal due to high acidity; perfect with seafood
Process: soft pressing, static decantation, fermentation in stainless; 2nd fermentation in autoclave with selected yeasts at controlled temperatures for 2 months
Serving Temperature: 40 - 43 °F
Alcohol: 11.5% Pressure: 5 bar
Residual Sugar: 4.5 g/L
Other Formats:
187 mL 1.5 L
“On Tap” 20 L kegs
Also available with screw tops