Italian wine is appreciated by connoisseurs of this type of drink, Prosecco became popular in the nineteenth century, when they began to produce processo di Conegliano- Valdobiaddene. In 2020, 486 million bottles of prosecco were produced, many of which were exported by Italians.
Where is prosecco produced?
It is important to know that the vast majority of prosecco is produced in the Veneto region, while every fifth bottle comes from Friuli Venezia- Giulia. So we can say that Veneto is the region of Italy, where the cradle of very good wine, chosen by Europeans, is located. This alcohol is extremely noble, in Poland it is still an alcohol that has not been thoroughly explored, still unexplored for many people its flavors, varieties, types.
What should you know about prosecco?
Francesco Maria Malvolti was the first who, in 1772, precisely in this way defined this noble beverage. For many years, the alcohol, which should be called glera, was referred to prosecco, although this was factually incorrect, as this name should only be applied to grapes that were produced for wine making in one particular region in the Veneto. O prosecco, It can be said that it is the best selling sparkling wine and it is forecast that the sales will maintain at a very high level also in the following years. French champagne and Spanish cava, which are also sparkling wines, differ from the alcohol in question in the method of fermentation. The fermentation of Italian sparkling wine from Veneto is carried out by means of the Martinotti method, where the refermentation takes place in an autoclave, while in the case of champagne and cava, the fermentation is carried out by means of the classic method, also often referred to as champagne. It is worth knowing that prosecco It is also bubble-free, connoisseurs often refer to this variety as tranquillo. Italian wine is perfect for parties, but you should be aware that not only, because it goes perfectly with shrimp and pasta dishes with light spices. It is worth knowing that prosecco characterize the excellent taste experience, supporters of this sparkling wine emphasize that it is best when chilled to about 0 degrees. It is worth knowing that it is also an ideal ingredient for the best cocktails, although conservatives often take the position that it should not be mixed. In recent years there has been a tripling of the production of prosecco.
How to choose that perfect prosecco for yourself, being a layman?
First of all, it is very important to be aware of the fact that there are varieties of this wine that have different levels of sugar, because you can come across:
- The brut, which contains the lowest concentration of sugar, has a dry, slightly sour taste;
- extra dry, with a slightly more delicate flavor;
- secco, also called dry, both names are correct, where there is the most sugar;
- demi- sec;
Wine is also divided by CO2 concentration, the division is as follows: spumante, frizzante, tranquillo. When choosing the right wine for you should also pay close attention to its closure. It is best when the wine is closed with a cork, because this way it manages to keep the CO2 produced, thus maintaining the ideal taste and bubbles. It is very easy to recognize a counterfeit wine because you can see it by the fact that the band is absent, the real prosecco obligatorily must have a classic band along with a progressive number. You should also check where the alcohol you decide on comes from, as the real original comes from a specific region in Italy. It is worth knowing that the wine may be sweet, but you should check it carefully, as it is clearly described on the bottle, it is supposed to say 'doux', 'sweet', 'dulce'. Remember, however, that even if you decide on sweet, the acidity is always much more accentuated here, so it will not be a typically sweet wine. This wine contains traces of yeast, as it is produced traditionally, i.e. using the spumanti method of making sparkling wines. This wine is worth drinking for the reason that it is the cheapest and at the same time the best of the sparkling wines. The taste is unique, refreshing, wonderfully fruity and delicious. Specialists who study wines indicate that this wine produced in Veneto is able to do great things, light gas brings the gourmet of this beverage in a state of euphoria, therefore it is great to celebrate the successes achieved. Wine which is produced for gourmets of this drink costs between 70 and 120 PLN, it is unbeatable. However, everything really depends on our expectations from the wine we want to drink, because we can already buy a decent one, where you can smell pears for 25 PLN, a bit better, more intense in a wine store for 50 PLN, which is much better than cava in this price range. Prosecco It is unmistakably suitable as an aperitif, so is served in its classic form, with the addition of fresh peach juice will make a wonderful Venetian Bellini cocktail. Certainly, it is worth getting to know this wonderful beverage.
