Josh Cellars Prosecco
Prosecco · Veneto
$14.09
Prosecco
Italy's everyday sparkler: pear, green apple and white flowers with a soft, frothy mousse. The best-value bubbles on the shelf.
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What to know about Prosecco
Prosecco is made from the Glera grape in the Veneto and Friuli regions of northeast Italy, with its bubbles created by a second fermentation in tank. That method preserves fresh fruit rather than building toasty depth, which is exactly the point: Prosecco is meant to be young, bright and cheerful. DOC is the broad zone; Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Asolo DOCG are the hillside heartlands with finer, more mineral wines.
Most Prosecco is labeled Brut or Extra Dry. Extra Dry is slightly sweeter than Brut, which suits the grape's fruitiness.
Serving Prosecco
Serve well chilled, 40–45°F. It is the base of the Aperol spritz and the Bellini, and on its own it pairs with prosciutto, fried appetizers, oysters, brunch and salty snacks.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Prosecco sweet or dry?
- Mostly dry. Brut Prosecco is dry; Extra Dry has a touch more sweetness; Dry (rare) is noticeably sweet.
- Is Prosecco Champagne?
- No. Prosecco is Italian, made from Glera with tank-fermented bubbles; Champagne is French, bottle-fermented and more complex. Prosecco is lighter, fruitier and far less expensive.