TITLE: Prosecco DOC

APPELLATION: Prosecco DOC Extra Dry

PRODUCER: Pitars

REGION: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

OVERVIEW_VARIETAL: 100% Glera

OVERVIEW_PROCESS: Charmat Method - 1st fermentation in steel vats at controlled temp, select yeast added; 2nd fermentation in low-temp pressure

OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 45 - 50 °F

OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 11.5%

PROFILE_COLOR: right, pale yellow, with greenish tints

PROFILE_NOSE: complex range of green apple, grapefruit, lemons & flowers

PROFILE_FINISH: fresh notes of apple, grapefruit, wisteria & acai; pleasant acidity; full-bodied, with fine & persistent perlage

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PAIRING: Versatile as an aperitif, with hors d’oeuvres, pastries & cakes or light dishes

AWARDS: 90 Points, James Suckling

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