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What can we say, this is a high quality dry Prosecco that will impress even the fussiest wine drinker. The choice of those who appreciate a good glass of Prosecco. Mionetto’s Prosecco is notable for it’s high quality and recognized everywhere. An ideal host/hostess gift, just be sure to buy a few for your own holiday entertaining at home this season.
Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut
The grapes from the province of Treviso, an area that has always produced high quality Prosecco, give this sparkling wine a luminous straw yellow hue and its emphatic yet stylish mousse. The bouquet is redolent of the Golden Delicious apple, while the palate is appealingly marked by aromatic notes of honey, black liquorice, and acacia blossom.
Mionetto’s most classic line reflects its connections with the history of the winery in the elegant presentation of the bottle, which features an oblique label design that has always been a characteristic of the winery. The refined design of the label reflects the style of the products. Prestige, quality in every detail!
GRAPES VARIETY:
100% Glera.
VINIFICATION:
To make this sparkling wine, the grapes are gently pressed and the must ferments without the skins; the wine then receives a Charmat method secondary fermentation.
ENJOY WITHIN:
One year after bottling.
ALCOHOL CONTENT:
11% vol
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
6° – 8°C
ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
This well-structured sparkling Prosecco stands out for its luminous straw yellow hue and for its emphatic yet stylish mousse. The bouquet is redolent of Golden Delicious apple, while the palate is appealingly marked by aromatic notes of honey, black liquorice, and acacia blossom.
FOOD MATCHES:
Extremely versatile in pairing, this sparkling wine loves vegetables, minestrone, mushrooms, grilled fish and almost any fish-based preparation. Other examples of great pairings: Seafood Salad, Smoked Salmon, Oysters, Pasta with Cream or Mushroom Sauce, Baked White Fish in Butter Sauce, Soft-ripened cheese, Chicken Sandwich, Prawns, Scallops
GLASS:
Flûte.
$22.99 currently on sale until December 27th at $19.99 at 196 BC Liquor Stores
$19.95 currently on sale at $16.95 until January 4th at the LCBO
Established in 1887 by Francesco Mionetto in Valdobbiadene, Mionetto is renowned for quality, tradition, and innovation. Situated in the Prosecco region, it crafts exceptional wines garnering national and international acclaim. Aromas of golden apples, honey, and white peach lead to a well-balanced acidity, offering a fresh mouthfeel and clean, dry finish. Perfect as an aperitif, with meals, or in cocktails. Vegan friendly.
Wine notes courtesy of the winery and BC Liquor Stores. Images: MyVanCity featuring Josephinen Hutte fine glassware. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.