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Prosecco as a gift: what to buy, and how to make it look like you meant it

The short answer. A good Prosecco gift is a bottle they'll open soon, in the style they like: B… Continue reading

What does Prosecco taste like?

The short answer. Prosecco tastes light, fresh and fruity. The Prosecco DOC consortium lists green … Continue reading

The best Prosecco for your budget

The short answer. The best Prosecco for most people is a Prosecco DOC Brut or Extra Dry between $9 … Continue reading

How to serve Prosecco

The short answer. Serve Prosecco cold, at about 43 to 46°F, which a few hours in the fridge will do… Continue reading

How is Prosecco made?

The short answer. Prosecco starts as Glera grapes from northeast Italy, pressed gently and fermente… Continue reading

Is Prosecco sweet?

The short answer. It depends on one small word on the label. Brut Prosecco is dry. Extra Dry is sli… Continue reading

Prosecco DOC vs DOCG: what's the difference?

The short answer. Prosecco DOC is the big zone: nine provinces across the Veneto and Friuli Venezia… Continue reading

How to read a Prosecco label

The short answer. Start with the appellation: Prosecco DOC, or one of the two Prosecco Superiore DO… Continue reading

What is Prosecco?

The short answer. Prosecco is a sparkling wine from a protected corner of northeast Italy, made mos… Continue reading

Prosecco Rosé: what is it, and is it real Prosecco?

The short answer. Yes, it's real Prosecco, and it has been legal only since 2020. Prosecco DOC … Continue reading