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- Prosecco, Italian sparkling wine
Prosecco, Italian sparkling wine
Prosecco is a popular Italian sparkling wine made from the Glera grape in the Veneto and Friuli regions. Unlike Champagne, it is produced using the Charmat method, where secondary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks.
Prosecco is characterised by a fresh, fruity flavour with notes of green apple and white flowers. There are three quality levels: DOC, DOCG, and Cartizze.
- Made from the Glera grape using the Charmat method in steel tanks
- Comes from the Veneto and Friuli regions in north-eastern Italy
- It is the base for cocktails like Aperol Spritz and Bellini
- In recent years it has become the best-selling sparkling wine in the world
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