Prosecco Extra Dry DOC

9,90 €

Format:

750ml

Riccadonna Prosecco Extra Dry DOC, a true sparkling treasure, is a symphony of flavors anchored in Italian lands. At 85%, it is the Gléra grape variety, a true master of Veneto and Friuli, which dominates, accompanied by 15% of complementary grape varieties picked in the vineyards of these regions. The harvest, steeped in tradition, comes to life in September, a month of promise.

The art of creating this effervescent elixir follows the Charmat method, an alchemy which takes place in stainless steel vats, under controlled pressure and delicate temperature. The bubbles are thus born, in a magical and rigorous process.

Freshness and vitality characterize Prosecco Riccadonna Extra-Dry, a taste experience where balance reigns supreme. The aromas of green apple, peach, pear and acacia honey, signatures of Gléra, dance on the taste buds. Its straw yellow color sparkles like the Italian sun, and its bubbles, delicate, innumerable and tenacious, create a captivating effervescence.

This Prosecco, like a star of the Dolce Vita, can be enjoyed neat, but its soul is set ablaze in the Aperol Spritz elixir. It creates a perfect alchemy with vibrant vegetable appetizers, irresistible focaccias, or even small bites deliciously filled with ham and cheese. Its sweetness goes harmoniously with fish or chicken dishes, adorned with subtle spices.

Let yourself be seduced by this sparkling experience, whether in the company of fresh pasta with treasures from the sea or seasonal vegetables. A tip from an epicurean adventurer: indulge your senses by serving Prosecco Extra-Dry at the precise temperature of 6°C. A taste adventure in every sip, a journey to the heart of Italy in a glass.

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Grape varieties : 85% Glera, 15% complementary grape variety

Alcohol : 8%

Guard : 1-5 years

Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others...

But let's talk about history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion.

Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!

Veneto

Veneto is a major tourist and wine region located in the northeastern part of Italy. Veneto is a little smaller than some of the more important production regions such as Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardy, Puglia and Sicily but in terms of production it now exceeds Puglia which for a long time was the region most important production. From a tourist point of view the region is blessed with the city of Venice, the Alps and the Dolomites. The best known wines of the region are Valpolicella and Amarones for the reds, Soaves for the whites and of course Prosecco which over the last 10 years has exploded on the international scene. The main grape varieties are Glera for Prosecco, Garganega for Soave, Merlot, Corvina for Valpolicella and Pinot Grigio.