Zonin Prosecco
Tasting Date: 12/7/2011
Varietal: Prosecco
Country: Northeast italy
Tasting Date Price: $12.99
Rating: WS NV 80, WE NV 87
Alcohol Content: 11.0%
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Visual Aspect: Sparkler
Nose: White peach, mineral; and hard candy
Palate: Creamy texture, with apple, cream and lemon character
Food Pairing: An excellent aperitif, it can also be served throughout the meal – including dessert – as long as the dishes are not too strongly flavored.
Winery Notes: Casa Vinicola Zonin S.p.a., Italy’s largest privately held wine company, presents a new Prosecco, the wine to enjoy with life’s simple moments. Prosecco’s attractive packaging makes it the perfect choice for all occasions, from a night at home with friends to a night out on the town. Zonin Prosecco is a varietal wine made from the Prosecco grape which is native to the Veneto region. There, the Zonin family owns the largest Prosecco vineyards in Italy and it is from these vineyards that the fruit for Prosecco is sourced. This control over all aspects of the production from vineyard to glass allows Zonin to produce the freshest Prosecco on the market.
Prosecco is a lively, sparkling wine that is essential to having fun Italian-style. It is dry and food friendly and adds an element of festivity to any gathering or meal. Prosecco’s fresh and fruity flavor profile make it easy to pair with any kind of food and also makes it a delightful aperitif. Its stylish yet classic packaging is eye catching and makes it the centerpiece of any table or discussion. A glass of Prosecco with friends is the perfect way to enjoy all of life’s simple moments.
Francesco Zonin, Vice President of Casa Vinicola Zonin S.p.a., says Prosecco is the beginning of almost any Italian get together. “I always open a bottle of Prosecco when I get together with friends. It is fresh and easy to enjoy, whether you begin the night with it as an aperitif or enjoy it throughout the meal.” A bottle of Zonin Prosecco is the easy way to make any experience a truly Italian experience, and one that enhances the joy of life. It is not just a sparkling wine, but a wine that sparkles.
Add the essence of the Italian lifestyle to your next gathering with Zonin Prosecco and invite that simple sparkle that makes every little moment one to enjoy and remember
I have only one word to say about this wine – yum!