Prosecco DOC cuvee 1821 0.75 NV
13.11 €
Source Gambler
Grapes Glera
Prosecco takes its name from a quaint hilltop town near Trieste, in Friuli Venezia Giulia. ZONIN 1821 has established itself as one of the most important wine producers in the world. It operates according to the simple philosophy that "Every region has its own traditions and its own wines."„
Description
Color: Pale yellow color
Fragrance: This sparkling wine is refined and elegant, enhanced by pleasant fruity notes. A bouquet of fruity aromas – green apple, citrus, fresh vegetables and floral notes. .
Taste: The taste is dry and pleasantly fruity with a fresh, aromatic note on the finish; it reveals an abundance of almonds and hints of fresh citrus.
Harvest: Completely manual.
Vinification: After careful pressing of the grapes, the resulting must is divided into two batches: half undergoes initial fermentation at 64°F, while the rest is stored at 32°F and kept unfermented. The must is later combined and, following the traditional Charmat method, transferred to pressurized stainless steel tanks, where the wine acquires its famous sparkling properties.
Serving temperature: 6°-8°
Food pairing: It goes well with a wide selection of dishes: with Caprese salad, crab cakes, baked salmon with lemon and basil, chicken and green pesto pasta or exquisite desserts.
Storage potential: It is consumed young.
Points / Rewards:
Wine Enthusiast 83/100
Wine Spectator 81/100
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013 Silver
Critics Challenge Wine Competition 2013 Gold
Indy International Wine Competition 2013 Silver
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2013 Bronze
International Wine Challenge 2013 Bronze
Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 Gold Medal
San Diego International Wine Competition 2013 Platinum
San Francisco International Wine Competition 2013 Double Gold
San Francisco International Wine Competition 2013 Best Prosecco
