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A bottle of Prosecco di Conegliano spumante extra dry and a glass of Prosecco frizzante, which stops forming bubbles soon after it is poured. Prosecco (/ p r ə ˈ s ɛ k oʊ, p r oʊ-/, [1] [2] Italian:) is an Italian DOC or DOCG white wine produced in a large area spanning nine provinces in the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions, and named after the village of Prosecco, in the province ...
The vineyards of Valdobbiadene. Prosecco was traditionally used as the name for the grape variety. In Italy, it was also used more specifically for sparkling wines produced primarily from it, such as Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene, Prosecco di Conegliano and Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, all of which had DOC status, and there was also an IGT zone surrounding them.
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In wine tasting, wine is sometimes smelled before taking a sip in order to identify some components of the wine that may be present. Different terms are used to describe what is being smelled. The most basic term is aroma which generally refers to a "pleasant" smell as opposed to odour which refers to an unpleasant smell or possible wine fault .
Prosecco is one of the most consumed sparkling wines in the world, but some producers feel the name has become a hindrance. Why Italian winemakers are fighting to banish ‘prosecco’ from your ...
The characteristic of a chemical (like sulfur dioxide or sorbic acid) to kill unwanted or beneficial bacteria. Assemblage The blending of base wines in order to create a final blend or cuvee. Atmosphere The measure of atmospheric pressure within a wine bottle. The average internal pressure inside a bottle of sparkling wine is 6 atmospheres ...
Nose: the aroma, smell or bouquet of a wine. [20] Oaky: a wine with a noticeable perception of the effects of oak. This can include the sense of vanilla, sweet spices like nutmeg, a creamy body and a smoky or toasted flavor. [2] [20] [3] Oxidative: a wine that has experienced constrained exposure to oxidation over the course of its aging ...