Prosecco: The Pearl of Northern Italy - Giovanni Barazza

Welcome to our exclusive Prosecco category, where the elegance of Italian vineyards meets your glass. Prosecco is a sparkling wine that comes from picturesque vineyards in the north of Italy, specifically the Veneto and Friuli regions. In our assortment you will find only the best Prosecco, directly from the prestigious DOCG areas of Valdobbiadene Conegliano and Asolo, but also Prosecco DOC.

Time for Aperitivo! This internationally popular ritual celebrates the Italian lifestyle and Prosecco becomes an integral part of it. Thanks to its variable sugar content, it is ideal as a refreshing afternoon drink, but also as an elegant companion to various meals.

Division of Prosecco according to quality

In 1962, the organization Consorzio di Tutela del Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene was founded, which aims to protect and promote Prosecco. 7 years later, the DOC production zone was recognized and in 2009 this zone was classified with the highest quality Denominazione di Origine controlli e Garantita (DOCG).

Prosecco DOCG

Prosecco DOCG comes exclusively from the hills between the towns of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, it is made mainly from the Glera variety with the possibility of blending with the Verdisa, Perera or Bianchetto varieties. You can find this Prosecco in Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry and Dry versions, classified according to the level of residual sugar.

Prosecco DOCG Rive and Cartizze

Rive refers to the steep slopes where the best quality vineyards are located. Yields are limited and harvesting is done exclusively by hand. Cartizze is the absolute pinnacle of Prosecco, coming from the steepest slopes and outstanding for its unique microclimate and soils.

How Prosecco is made

The production of Prosecco involves secondary fermentation in pressure tanks, which is the main difference from Champagne. This process, known as the Charmat or Martinotti method, gives Prosecco its characteristic fine bubbles.

Division of Prosecco according to residual sugar

• Extra Brut: 0 - 6 g/l
• Gross: 6 - 12 g/l
• Extra Dry: 12 - 17 g/l
• Dry: 17 - 32 g/l

How to store and serve Prosecco

Prosecco should be stored in a cool and dry place, away from light and heat sources. It is served at a temperature between 6° and 8°C in stemmed tulip glasses, which will allow you to appreciate its rich aroma.

UNESCO

In 2019, the Conegliano Valdobbiadene area was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area is an excellent example of traditional human settlement and human interaction with nature.

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