How to Drink Prosecco

Prosecco is a white wine grape, grown in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. It is best known for the dry, sparkling wine that bears its name. Although it's not well known in North America, Prosecco is a favorite throughout Italy and is a refreshing drink with many summer dishes.

Instructions

1. Shop for Prosecco. Prosecco can be found in most better wine stores, especially those that focus on Italian wines. Depending on your state's wine laws, expect to pay between $10 and $30 for a 750 ml bottle. For those who live in states that allow you to receive wine by mail, you can also find Prosecco on most online wine merchant sites, such as Wine.com.

2. Serve chilled. Like most sparkling wines, Prosecco is best when served well chilled. The customary glass is a champagne flute.

3. Drink Prosecco right away. Prosecco is best when consumed within 1 to 3 years of bottling. No need to age this wine. In fact, Prosecco will taste better the sooner you drink it.

4. Try a Bellini. Prosecco is the main ingredient in Venice's signature cocktail, the Bellini, created at Harry's Bar. The concoction mixes the sparkling wine with fresh peach juice and Peach Schnapps.

5. Sip Prosecco as an aperitif. A glass of Prosecco is an ideal before-dinner drink. It's light, refreshing taste, with just a hint of citrus doesn't overpower the palate for the meal to come.

6. Pair with food. Prosecco goes nicely with seafood dishes, crisp summer salads, and most pasta dishes. It pairs especially well with lightly breaded calamari, popular in the Veneto region of Italy.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Shop for Prosecco