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Chervil Cl, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 7YD, UK

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Prosecco Sweetness




    • BRUT - 0-12 g/l  - dry




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Frizzante or Spumante?

  • Prosecco is available in different levels of fizz.





What does Millesimato mean?




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Can you buy Rosé Prosecco?

  • Rosé Prosecco does not exist.  






What is DOCG and DOC?

  • DOC stands for 'Denominazione di Origine Controllata' which translates to 'Controlled Designation of Origin'.

  • DOCG stands for 'Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita' which means 'Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin'.
    Both require that the wine is produced within  specified regions,  using defined methods and  satisfies a defined quality standard.

  • The extra 'G' in DOCG  represents 'Guaranteed' quality.  DOCG Prosecco is typically of a higher quality standard than DOC Prosecco. 

  • Only Prosecco from the DOCG region can be called 'Prosecco Superiore' and have the right to use it on the wine labels.

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How is Prosecco made?

  • Take a look at the diagram opposite.  It explains the Charmat production method really well.

  • The 2nd fermentation process lasts about 30-40 days.  This is when bubbles are formed.

  • The Charmat method is different to the Traditional method which is used for making Champagne, where the 2nd fermentation happens in the bottle rather than a tank.

Does Prosecco age?

  • Prosecco deteriorates  with age.  Typically, Prosecco lasts about 3 years from the vintage (harvest) date.  After 3 years, the Prosecco starts to lose it's aroma and freshness.

  • The Glera grape, which is used to make Prosecco has a simple structure which does not lend itself to ageing.

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