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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Prosecco is a wine region in Veneto, Italy.
The signature grape is Glera, backed by Pinot Noir.
Vines root into clay and limestone.
The climate is maritime/oceanic.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated, hills and slopes.
The region is known for sparkling wine and prosecco rosé wine.
Quality is codified by the DOC Prosecco, the DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore and the DOCG Asolo Prosecco, which is worth reading off the label.
The named areas within are Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Asolo Prosecco and Treviso.
Pour them alongside seafood, salads, light appetizers and pasta with light sauces.
Serve at 6 to 8°C.
Keeps for 1 to 2 years.
Grapes planted here.
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Glera
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Pinot Noir
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Bianco
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Pinot Grigio
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Pinot Nero
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red Raboso variety
Classifications.
- DOC Prosecco
- DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
- DOCG Asolo Prosecco
Bottles to look for.
- Astrale Prosecco Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy
- Bernard Magrez Imani Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
- Bisol Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG, Veneto, Italy
- Borrasca Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene DOCG, Veneto, Italy
- Bortolomiol Prior Brut, Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Italy
- Bottega 'Gold' Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy
- Brilla Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
- Casa Sant'Orsola Prosecco, Veneto, Italy
At the table.
- Seafood
- Salads
- Light appetizers
- Pasta with light sauces
- Fruit desserts
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 6 to 8°C.
- Keeps for 1 to 2 years.
Inside the region.
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Conegliano Valdobbiadene
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Asolo Prosecco
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Treviso
Nearby regions.
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Asti
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Champagne
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Treviso
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Veneto
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Slovenia
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Conegliano Valdobbiadene
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Superiore di Cartizze
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Australia
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Prosecco: common questions
01.What grapes is Prosecco known for?+
Glera is the signature grape of Prosecco. Pinot Noir are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Prosecco make?+
Prosecco produces sparkling wine and prosecco rosé wine.
03.Where is Prosecco?+
Prosecco is a wine region in Italy.
04.What food goes with Prosecco wine?+
Try seafood, salads, light appetizers, pasta with light sauces and fruit desserts.
05.How long does Prosecco wine age?+
Keeps for 1 to 2 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Veneto guide.