This was the second day of the series of Masterclasses from the I.E.E.M. I attended two of the three classes.
Prosecco is a sparkling wine produced in North-East Italy in the providences of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Guilia. It’s one of the ingredients in the classic cocktails of a Bellini and an Aperol Spritz.
Since it’s made using the less expensive Charmat process in which the bubbles are added in bulk compared to the more time consuming Methode Champinoise which is when a secondary fermentation is introduced in the the bottle, much Prosecco are commercially produced inexpensive sippers.
There are two sub districts within the DOC of Prosecco, Conegliano/Valdobbiadene and Asolo that are granted Superiore DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status. Wines from these zones are usually a notch up in quality from the wines produced in the DOC zones.
Prosecco must be made with a minimum of 85% Glera grape with the rest indigenous varieties.
Masterclass: “Asolo Calling” by Montelvini
NV Montelvini Prosecco Superiore DOCG “Extra Dry”
Light yellow, canned peaches and cantaloupe on the nose, crisp with lemon curd notes on the fruit, nice balance of sweet and tart.
NV Montelvini Prosecco Superiore DOCG “Brut”
Light yellow, white flowers and honeydew on the nose, bone dry and crisp finishing a little closed.
NV Montelvini Prosecco Superiore DOCG “Millesimato-Extra Brut”
About half the sugar per liter as the Brut. Very light yellow, sweet floral nose, bone dry and crisp with floral stone notes on the finish.
Friuli is a providence in North-East Italy. It’s borders have been very fluid in the past centuries and the area has a Germanic/Slavic influence.
They are well know for their whites and their signature white is Friulano.
Masterclass: “When Fruili Gives Its Best” by Genagricola
2019 Torre Rosazza Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali)
100% Pinot Grigio. Very light gold, floral melon on the nose, moderate, lycee fruit with lime notes on the nice balance.
2019 Torre Rosazza Friulano (Colli Orientali)
100% Friulano grape variety. Medium gold, somewhat closed nose of earth, moderate, juicy fruit finishing dry and light.
2016 Torre Rossazza Altromerlot (Colli Orientali)
100% Merlot. Opaque dark red to black, very aromatic with bell pepper, tar and prunes, chewy at first and ends with bitter black cherry tannins.
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