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Contarini Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
Year
NV
NV
Varietal
Prosecco
Prosecco
Style
Crisp
Crisp
Origin
Italy
Italy
Pairing
Seafood
Seafood
$18.00 per bottle
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Origin
Produced for more than 10 centuries in the
northeastern Italian province of Treviso, Prosecco was
almost exclusively a sweet sparkling wine in the style of
Asti Spumante until the 1960s. Since then, it’s become
drier and more complex, thanks to efforts by Prosecco
producers to better define its ideal terroir. The area
designated for making Prosecco surrounds the towns
of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano. Hilly Valdobbiadene,
where the claylike, calcareous, low-nutrient soil is fairly
shallow, is widely considered to be the scenic region’s
top growing area. Pairings
While this sparkling wine pairs
beautifully with breakfast fare like
eggs Benedict or smoked or poached
salmon, it is capable of much more.
With its firm, focused palate and
minerally backbone, it goes just as
well with grilled freshwater fish,
steamed mussels or clams, and longcured
ham or prosciutto. And its fine
bubbles make it a natural match for
fried foods. Serve well chilled (45°F).
Winemaker
Contarini is a historic villa dating back
to the 19th century as well as a winery
dedicated to the production of superior
sparkling Prosecco and gorgeous still
wines from a number of red varieties
common to the Veneto region. Contarini’s
winemakers have all received the
highest training at the respected wine
school at Conegliano. Their winemaking
processes are steeped in tradition,
while emphasizing the precision made
possible by modern techniques. The Wine
Drink this luminous sparkler as a celebratory
wine or enjoy it as a vivid and
energizing aperitif before dinner—no
special occasion required. It boasts a
gorgeous robe of super-fine bubbles, a
pale straw color flecked with green, and
aromas of almond, lemon blossom and
green apple. Displaying flavors of red
apple, citrus, honeysuckle and cream, it
finishes quite dry. Recently Viewed :
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