(This story is sponsored by Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.)

Whether it’s brunch with friends, celebrating an engagement, toasting a new job, or simply just a bad hair day, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is always the answer.

Many wine lovers across the world have yet to learn that not all types of prosecco are the same. Prosecco is not a generic name meaning “Italian sparkling wine”, nor is it the name of a specific grape, like Merlot or Chardonnay.

This news can be life-changing for those who love a good flute of bubbly.

For the finest flavour, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superior is handcrafted and produced at a location so beautiful that it is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Valdobbiadene is a small area in the Veneto region of Italy, known for and the renowned Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore vineyards. This cultural landscape is extremely important to the people of Veneto, especially after earning the prestigious UNESCO designation.

Prosecco can come from three areas in northeastern Italy, but only bottles of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore are from the original growing area.

The name “Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG” on the bottle signifies that it hails from the 15 communes that are considered the heart of the world of Prosecco.

Prosecco has been produced in this region for centuries, and Conegliano is even home to Italy’s first wine school, founded in 1876. The quaint town houses many passionate winemakers who have perfected the techniques that produce handcrafted effervescent wines, which are then passed on to future generations.

The winemaking region of Conegliano Valdobbiadene is considered one-of-a-kind because vines are planted on a series of hills with narrow ridges and steep slopes. The use of cigliones, a distinctive type of terracing that consists of grass-covered soil instead of stones, sets these vineyards apart from others. This modification also helps anchor the gradients and reduce soil erosion.

Additionally, the Conegliano Valdobbiadene is the largest wine zone in Europe that has forbidden the use of glyphosate herbicide, furthering the quality of the product.

Prosecco Superiore offers a selection of sparkling wines, each with different flavour profiles, which makes purchasing only one bottle rather difficult.

As if we don’t already have a hard time spending less than 30 minutes in the liquor store.

Whether you like to sip a half-glass slowly or prefer a hefty pour to the brim, Prosecco Superiore will impress with its aromas, delicate bubbles, and rich taste. Along with its refreshing drinkability, the Italian sparkling wine makes an affordable first-class alternative to expensive Champagne.

Bottles can come in brut (driest), extra dry, and dry variations, depending on the amount of residual sugar. They also vary in fruity flavour undertones, with some having notes of green apples and others with hints of white pear and citrus.

Besides pairing Prosecco Superiore with fresh orange juice for the classic mimosa, a glass can also be deliciously paired with seafood, salty prosciutto, and creamy stuffed mushrooms. For people with a less sophisticated snacking palate, the refreshing Prosecco Superiore also makes a fantastic accompaniment for chips and buttery popcorn.

Additionally, there is a plethora of fancy cocktail recipes that can be found online, like spiced cranberry punch and the peachy-keen prosecco cocktail.

Prosecco Superiore is produced from at least 85 percent Glera grapes and no more than 15 percent of the following local varieties: Verdiso, Bianchetta, Perera, and Glera Lunga.

Each bottle is produced using the Martinotti or Charmat method. This involves fermentation in a pressurized autoclave, ensuring that each batch of the bubbly beverage highlights the aromas that are naturally typical of the Glera grape.

In order to ensure its excellence, every bottle of Prosecco Superiore must pass through five tests before it is authorized for sale.

For those who are not fond of bubbles, the consortium also produces frizzante (semi-sparkling) and tranquillo (still) styles. Wine lovers beware, as drinking an entire bottle of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco tranquillo is not hard to do.

With an increasing demand for very dry and more gastronomic versions, the consortium has begun producing two new types—sui lieviti (fermented in the bottle) and extra brut (extra dry).

Despite its popularity, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco only produces a million bottles per year, following the well-known phrase, “quality over quantity”.

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