Written by: Bennet Bodenstein | Springfield Business Journal
For centuries, sparkling wines have been the beverage associated with celebrations. From weddings to graduations to sports events, the inevitable bottle of sparkling wine is to be found.
Unfortunately, the premier sparkling wine, Champagne, is usually too expensive to be used to celebrate lesser occasions. Enter Prosecco, a well-made sparkling wine with the exact same bubbles that have been produced in the exact same way as the more expensive sparkling wines but, because of their manufacturing method, cost considerably less than Champagne.
The question now must arise, is Prosecco a lesser wine than Champagne? The answer is a resounding no. Prosecco is not a Champagne imitator, nor was it ever intended to be. Prosecco is an excellent sparkling wine that offers everything that Champagne does but presents it in its own particular manner.
I recently sampled some Italian Proseccos that I must admit amazed me by their quality for their super affordable price tag. To make their wines more individualistic than the other Proseccos, each of the producers have a particular twist.
Ca’ Furlan Cuvee Mariana Rose Prosecco ($11)
Another example of blending glera grapes with pinot noir, this wine displays the aromas of cherry, strawberry and summer flowers that are intertwined with the characteristics imparted by the glera grapes. This wine, too, has long-lasting bubbles, which is a sure sign of a better Prosecco regardless of price.
