This is what good wine from the Prosecco grape tastes like

The Italian Prosecco grape produces fruity, sparkling wine. Not overly aromatic, rather neutral in scent. Prosecco relies on its fresh, restrained character. And that is why you should drink it as young as possible. There are also semi-sweet, sweet, and even still Proseccos, but you rarely come across those in the Netherlands. If you are going to buy Prosecco, pay attention to whether you are dealing with a Frizzante or a Spumante.

Prosecco originates from the area near Venice, in the Italian wine region of Veneto. We know Prosecco as a type of wine, but it is actually a grape variety. In theory, therefore, you can plant it anywhere and make Prosecco anywhere. The Italians are, of course, busy trying to put a stop to that.

The better bottles are the so-called Spumantes. These are made using the traditional method with a second fermentation in the bottle. With Frizzantes, carbon dioxide has been injected into the wine. Much cheaper, of course, but less flavorful. If there is also a string over the cork, or a screw cap, then the excise duty in the Netherlands is considerably lower. If you opt for Prosecco Frizzante, be critical, because a large number of Proseccos have appeared on the market in recent years that, despite the festive bubbles, will not make you very happy.