Zonin Prosecco
10th September 2014
Zonin Prosecco is a varietal wine made from the Prosecco grape which is native to the Veneto region. There, the Zonin family owns the largest Prosecco vineyards in Italy and it is from these vineyards that the fruit for Prosecco is sourced. This control over all aspects of the production from vineyard to glass allows Zonin to produce the freshest Prosecco on the market. Prosecco is a lively, sparkling wine that is essential to having fun Italian style. It is dry and food friendly and adds an element of festivity to any gathering or meal. Prosecco’s fresh and fruity flavor profile make it easy to pair with any kind of food and also makes it a delightful aperitif.
VINIFICATION
The must is obtained from gently pressed grapes. Half of the must undergoes an initial fermentation at 64°F while the remaining 50% is stored at 32°F as unfermented must. Following the traditional Charmat method, the must is combined and transferred into pressurized stainless steel tanks where the wine transforms into sparkling wine.
COLOR
Pale, straw yellow with subtle green hues.
BOUQUET
Beautiful mineral notes with white flowers and stone fruits.
PALATE
Dry with an abundance of almonds and fresh citrus notes.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Caprese salad, crab cakes, pan-seared salmon with lemon and basil, chicken pesto with angel hair pasta or fine desserts.
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