Prosecco DOC Millesimato Extra Dry

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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