Distributing in North Carolina and Virginia
Parolvini Prosecco Extra Dry
Sparkling wine with light straw yellow color; it offers a fresh, characteristic bouquet, with fruity scent and a harmonious flavor. It is vibrant but light. It goes well with hors d’oeuvres and sweets. Serve at a temperature about 46-50°F.
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Controlled Denomination of Origin
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GRAPES
Glera at least 85%, Chardonnay and/or Pinot Grigio to complete -
LANDS
Hilly or pre-hilly but also flat. Not very deep, well drained and not too fertilized so as not to overly promote the natural vigor of the vine. -
ALCOHOL CONTENT
11% in Vol. -
AREA OF ORIGIN
Veneto Region – Northern Italy -
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE
Late medium grapes are subjected to a soft pressing, without peeling of the skins and without maceration. The fermentation of the must is carried out at low temperatures (60-64°F), very slowly and with selected yeasts. The perlage is purified in special sealed hermetic seals (autoclaves) according to the technique known as “Method Charmat”. -
SENSORY ANALYSIS
Straw yellow color, with fine and persistent perlage. Intense flower fragrance, fruity, persistent and pleasing. Dry, harmonious, round and spicy taste, with a pleasant aftertaste of apple. Round and pleasantly balanced. -
BOTTLING
It is bottled with the low temperature sterile microfiltration technique (near 0°) and isobaric to preserve the perlage. With carbon dioxide pressure between 1 to 3.5 bar. -
PAIRINGS
Fresh, fragrant wine, young for natural vocation. Ideal as an aperitif. Wine for conversation, is suitable for delicious first courses and fish dishes. Serve at 46-50°F.
