Prosecco
Green apple, pear, white flowers.
Light, fruity Italian bubbles. Made for long lunches.
What Prosecco tastes like
Green apple, pear, white flowers. Body: very light. Acidity: high.
Where Prosecco comes from
Prosecco comes from north east Italy, in the Veneto and Friuli. It is made mainly from the glera grape, and the top zone is Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
Styles to look for
Prosecco DOC is the everyday style; Prosecco Superiore DOCG comes from the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene. Most is brut or extra dry, which is slightly sweeter than brut.
Food it suits
Antipasto, fried snacks, prosciutto, light seafood and brunch.
How to serve it
Serve well chilled, around 6 to 8°C for sparkling and 8 to 10°C for rosé.
Worth knowing
Prosecco gets its bubbles from a second fermentation in large steel tanks, not in the bottle, which keeps it fresh and fruity.
Check the menu at your venue
Wine lists change with the season and the supplier, and each venue pours its own. Check the menu before you go, or ask your waiter what is open by the glass.
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Frequently asked
What does Prosecco taste like?
Green apple, pear, white flowers. Body: very light. Acidity: high.
Where does Prosecco come from?
Prosecco comes from north east Italy, in the Veneto and Friuli. It is made mainly from the glera grape, and the top zone is Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
What food goes with
Antipasto, fried snacks, prosciutto, light seafood and brunch.
How should Prosecco be served?
Serve well chilled, around 6 to 8°C for sparkling and 8 to 10°C for rosé.
