Pure apple and citrus with a
sparkle. Light and refreshing, dry and sweet. A gifted combination of
qualities at a superb price. Prosecco is a variety of
 white grape grown in
the Veneto region of Italy, and also gives its name to the sparkling wine
made from the grape. The grape is grown in the Conegliano and
Valdobbiadene wine-growing regions north of Venice. Its late ripening has
led to its use in dry sparkling (spumante) and semi-sparkling (frizzante)
wines, with their characteristic bitter aftertaste. The cocktail Bellini,
made with sparkling wine and peach juice, and the cocktail poinsettia,
made with a mixture of sparkling white wine, vodka, and cranberry juice,
should properly be made with Prosecco wine. The name "Prosecco" is now
protected under European law and can be used only for the wine made from
the Prosecco grape in the Conegliano/Valdobbiadene region. The Italian
Prosecco should not be confused with Dalmatian Prosecco, which is a
special sweet wine (similar to sherry), made out of dried grapes Perfect
for light meal or salad. One of the best sparkling wines I have tried this
year.
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