What is the beverage “prosecco”?

Some say no other beverage defines the Italian philosophy of la dolce vita, or the good life, quite like Prosecco. It's long been the aperitivo of choice for Italians up and down the peninsula, and it's now the most sold sparkler in the U.S. read more

Prosecco, at 11% abv, is lower in alcohol (and therefore lower in calories) than many drinks. Finally, portion size makes a difference! The calorie claims for “Skinny” Prosecco are based on a 100 ml serving—or 3.38 ounces. read more

Prosecco can tend to be a little sweeter than Champagne or Cava, with bigger loser bubbles and buoyant flavors of apple, pear, lemon rind, light flowers, and even tropical fruit. A dry Prosecco is my go-to for many sparkling cocktails because it doesn’t fight with the flavors of spirits and other modifiers. read more

Single-vineyard Prosecco is famous for a reason. The most famous vineyard area for Prosecco is Cartizze, in the commune of Valdobbiadene. Prosecco Superiore DOCG Cartizze generally boasts more complexity and a greater depth of flavors than most other Proseccos. “Prosecco” is actually not the name of the grape. read more