Prosecco DOC Millesimato Extra Dry “Gold”

REGION: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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Millesimato means “vintage.” It helps discern a degree of quality & purity in wines. As most sparkling wines are NV (nonvintage), to be classified Millesimato, a prosecco must meet strict EU standards, including containing at least 85% of the vintage that is stated on the label.

Color: bright, pale straw yellow

Nose: rich & enormously pleasurable, with a variety of mature fruit, including apple, pear & citrus, with notes of flowers   

Flavor/Finish: essence of apple & honeysuckle, with a creamy, sparkling texture molded into the residual sugar  

Varietal: 100% Glera

Food Pairing: versatile as an aperitif, with hors d’oeuvres, pastries & cakes or light dishes  

Process: Charmat Method - 1st fermentation in steel vats at controlled temp, select yeast added; 2nd fermentation in low temp pressure tanks; aged 6 months in bottle  

Serving Temperature: 45 - 50 °F

Alcohol: 11.5% Pressure: 4.5 bar 

Residual Sugar: 16 g/L   

 

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