One last stop in the Veneto, and we’re off with a bang! Let’s talk about the sparkling wine, Prosecco.
Prosecco
Prosecco is practically everywhere, and why wouldn’t it be? Cheap, tasty, and well balanced between acidity and a light palate, it makes a refreshing wine anyone can enjoy. Thanks to the light, fruity flavors of apple, lemon, and melon, this is a great choice to kick back after work with and enjoy. (It’s great for making cocktails as well).
Prosecco Sweetness:
- Brut – Up to 12 g/l Residual Sugar (RS)
- Extra Dry – From 12 to 17 g/l RS
- Dry – From 17 to 32 g/l RS
Prosecco Classifications:
- Prosecco – This is the most common type of Prosecco, made anywhere in the Prosecco DOC of Veneto
- Processo Superiore – A higher quality prosecco manufacturing process is used here, theoretically resulting in better wine.
- Colli Asolani – A subregion in Prosecco that occasionally offers vintage Prosecco.
Ca’ Di Rajo Prosecco Brut
Ca’ Di Rajo Pinot Grigio was alright, but not overly exciting. Can their Prosecco deliver a sparkling experience?
Sight: A bright, straw color leaning toward gold with plenty of tiny bubbles.
Smell: A bright and lemony nose tinged with plenty of yeasty elements and fresh granny smith apple. A hint of pear and other citrus in the background.
Sip: Light, super fizzy, and bright, it fizzes all over the palate with millions of tiny bubbles. The body is full of lemon, pear, and apple notes with a floralness.
Savor: The ending is brief, with a mix of apple and lemon.
Ca’ Di Rajo Prosecco Brut isn’t nearly as fearsome as its name, and actually delivers a nice sparkling experience. The wine is smooth, simple, and understated. The flavors, though, especially on the citrus side of thing, are very flavorful. If you happen to like Prosecco, Ca’ Di Rajo Prosecco is a delicious choice for a nice price that will let you try something new.
Verdict: Citrus, Apple, Lemon, Orange
Rating: 86
Price: $10
Treviso, Italy
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