Sorelle Bronca 'Extra Dry' Prosecco

This organically grown, estate-bottled sparkling wine is made primarily of the Prosecco grape (also called Glera) with small amounts of the traditional varieties Perera, Verdiso and Bianchetta. The 'bulk process,' a secondary fermentation in a tank rather than in the individual bottle, is used, as it is for almost all Prosecco. Half of the grape juice is made into still wine right at harvest, the other half is kept at very low temperature until needed. The second fermentation (for bubbles) takes place in special tanks that can stand the pressure, and consists of about half still wine and half grape juice (not sugar, as is normal.) After a long, slow fermentation the must is kept in contact with the fine lees for about 4 months.

Better grapes and more attention to detail make this Prosecco much tastier than the more commercial examples. As soon as you open it you can smell beautiful clean aromas of pear and green apple, with hints of herbs; the extended contact with the lees give the wine great persistence. The perfect aperitif, delicious with some lighter dishes, and a great upgrade to your spritz.