Last week I wrote a Prosecco blog about the delightful online Prosecco presentation we participated in earlier this summer. Below is a description of five wine samples we received for the online presentation. 

It is interesting to note that while we conducted a wine tasting this past weekend, some of the participating wine tasters were discussing their preference for sparkling wines. Several mentioned that they prefer Prosecco over Champagne. Terry and I enjoy any sparkling wines that are well made. The Prosseco wines we enjoyed for the presentation were well-made wines

Below is a description of the five Proseccos we tasted. Terry also wrote a haiku for each wine.

Le Contesse Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut

• Produced with Glera grapes
• Suggested Use: as an aperitif
• Also pair with fish dishes
• Serving temperature: 6-8C (42.8 –  46.4F)

Haiku:

Vibrant Prosecco
Apples, pears, yellow citrus
Await the palate.

Wine Trail Traveler Tasting Notes: The Le Contesse Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut had a light yellow color with light green hue. Multiple columns of small bubbles formed a circumferential mousse on the wine’s surface. The 11% alcohol Prosecco had an aroma that was fruity. The lively mouthfeel offered green apples, pears and citrus. There was a hint of freshly baked bread. The finish was crisp and cleansing. We used this Prosecco as an aperitif.

Gancia Prosecco Doc Rosé Millesimato 2020 Extra Dry

• Grape varieties: Glera and Pinot Noir
• Use as an aperitif
• Pair with appetizers, risotto and vegetables, couscous, fish and meat
• Also serve with raw fish, seafood and cheese
• Serving temperature: 8-10C  (46.4 – 50.0F)

Haiku:

Prosecco Rosé
Lively in glass and mouthfeel
Creamy berry fruits.

Wine Trail Traveler Tasting Notes: The Gancia Prosecco Doc Rosé Millesimato 2020 Extra Dry had a pink color with light orange hue and 11% alcohol. Multiple columns of small bubbles formed a total surface mousse on the wine’s surface. This rosé was crafted with mostly Glera grapes and a bit of Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) for color. The aroma reminded us of red berry fruits. The creamy and lively mouthfeel added to the red raspberry and strawberry notes. Although the wine had 17 g/L residual sugar, it seemed drier. The finish was crisp and fruity. Although we started the wine as an aperitif, we also paired it with baked chicken and vegetables.

Voga Prosecco DOC Rosé Extra Dry Millesimato 2020

• Produced with Glera (90% and Pinot Nero (10%)
• Pair with appetizers, white meats or an an aperitif
• Also can be used for cocktails

Haiku:
Columns of bubbles 
Rise pinkish colored surface
New festive rosé.

Wine Trail Traveler Tasting Notes: The Voga Prosecco DOC Rosé Extra Dry Millesimato 2020 had a salmon color with pink hue. The 11% alcohol wine had multiple columns of small bubbles forming a central and circumferential mousse on the wine’s surface. The rosé Prosecco was composed of 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Nero. The aroma included apple and red berry fruits. The lively mouthfeel was accompanied with notes of apples, red raspberries, citrus and a faint hint of freshly baked bread. The finish was crisp and palate cleansing. We drank this rosé Prosecco with friends using it as an aperitif.

Astoria Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry

• Produced with Glera grapes
• Serving temperature 6-8 C (42.8 –  46.4)

Haiku:
Creaminess mouthfeel
The sparkling Glera dances
Aperitif for all.

Wine Trail Traveler Tasting Notes: The Astoria Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry had a light yellow color with a green hue. Multiple columns of bubbles formed a central and circumferential mousse on the wine’s surface. The 11% alcohol wine, crafted entirely of Glera grapes had a slight aroma that offered fruit and flowers. The mouthfeel was very creamy with notes of apple and citrus. The finish was crisp with fruit yielding to a bit of mineral. We used the wine as an aperitif shared with friends.

Tenuta Sant’Anna Prosecco DOC Extra Dry

• Produced with 100% Glera
• Serve with appetizers and starters involving light cold cuts and cheeses
• Serving temperature: 6 – 8C (42.8 –  46.4)

Haiku:

Lively and creamy
Santa Anna Prosecco
Brings on a smile.

Wine Trail Traveler Tasting Notes: The Tenuta Sant’Anna Prosecco DOC Extra Dry was crafted entirely with Glera grapes. The 11% alcohol Prosecco had a straw color. Multiple columns of small bubbles formed a central and circumferential mousse on the wine’s surface. The intense aroma offered flowers and fruit. The mouthfeel was both lively and creamy. The taste reminded us of peaches, green apples and citrus. The finish was crisp and fruity.

If you have not tried a Prosecco sparkling lately, be sure to look for Proseccos at your local wine store. When shopping for Proseccos be sure they are authentic Proseccos with the government seal.

Cheers, Kathy and Terry