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Prosecco (Italy)

Prosecco has come a long way in a short time. Today, many people think of it as an alternative to Champagne and one that tends to cost a lot less. Prosecco is made in a very different way than Champagne (large steel tanks) and from a different grape (Glera), yet the quality level continues to rise. If you haven’t already discovered it, now’s the time.

Prosecco is a very food-friendly wine and although I spend most of my time sipping Prosecco with a plate of Prosciutto San Daniel, I have also grown to love it next to spicy Asian-inspired preparations. Singapore Spicy Shrimp Over Spinach was a perfect match.

NV La Farra Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore Extra Dry - The nose was elegant, showing lemon and flowers with minerals and field grasses adding earthy depth. On the palate, it was soft with apple and inner florals. The finish was refreshing with notes of peach clinging to the palate. (90 points)

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Gundersen

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Lovely range of bubblies and delicious food for thought. I would have enjoyed some comments on the behaviour of the mousse since some great tasting bubblies foam excessively in the mouth rather than tickle the tongue. Happy New Year! Richard

Dec 29, 2012 at 12:51 AM
zinfandel1

Hand of Snooth

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It is only until very recently that I discovered Champagne and/or sparkling wine is the perfect match for Asian cuisine. I guess I had my head stuck in the sand all these years. I now keep several bottles on hand for when we order take out Asian food.

Jan 05, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Blues-
Sister

1270573 20

I'm looking for the recipe to a Mac & Cheese that we recently enjoyed at your winery last month. It was made with a round pasta, had a spicy Tomato olive oil taste and a crunch. Please send recipe!

Apr 02, 2013 at 6:35 PM
WineIsYumm-
y

Hand of Snooth

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have you tried the Emeri sparkling range of wines from australian winery De Bortoli? They are affordable, delicious and easy to pair with food.

Apr 03, 2013 at 11:17 AM
glossymagm-
a

1328031 47

Thats magnificent

Aug 03, 2013 at 1:30 AM
hollydray

1331306 36

Its really good :)

Aug 13, 2013 at 4:40 AM
knockbedbl-
ock

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sweett;)

Aug 16, 2013 at 10:45 AM
blizzardch-
eerful

1332364 34

Nice one..

Aug 20, 2013 at 2:08 AM
abalonegro-
ve

1337087 34

delicious!

Aug 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM
amusedmann-
ed

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awesome

Sep 05, 2013 at 1:13 PM
porcupinei-
nfielder

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Awesome

Sep 07, 2013 at 4:39 AM
tuckmarvel-
ous

1341082 33

Its ideal

Sep 19, 2013 at 3:16 AM
ToSLawyer

1369283 31

Awesome...

Sep 23, 2013 at 4:43 AM
BinaryOpti-
onsGuru

1376428 37

Marvelous...!!

Sep 30, 2013 at 2:08 AM
cornempty

1380622 37

Its really good

Oct 10, 2013 at 1:49 AM
Thomas-
Brewer

1401381 34

Impressive

Nov 09, 2013 at 4:59 AM
tribezeal

1409982 34

good

Nov 19, 2013 at 12:22 AM
bittershin-
y

1414943 33

Thats incredibly good

Nov 26, 2013 at 1:28 AM
constructi-
onscope

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Wonderful

Dec 12, 2013 at 11:07 PM