Laithwaites Prosecco Selection - Case of 12 Mixed Bottles (75cl) - Italian Prosecco - Fresh & Light, Tasting Notes of Apples, Pears & Peaches.

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After opening the best way to keep a bottle of Prosecco fresh is by storing it in the fridge if you have some left in the bottle. Air slows down the release of gas bubbles making sure the bottle is upright so it doesn’t spill. Brut - the driest and most modern of them all, it has less than 12 grams of residual sugar per litre. It tastes lively and citrusy and makes a perfect aperitivo. While this bottle claims to be 63kcal per glass, this is actually for a slightly smaller 100ml measure. A standard measure of prosecco is typically 125ml, so the calories are a tad higher if you’re following pub rules. Nonetheless, it’s still a lighter alternative to many other proseccos and a delicious fizz in its own right.

Franciacorta is made from grapes from Franciacorta in Lombardy. It’s dryer than prosecco, but fruitier and softer than champagne, and has distinctive lemony notes. Screw-top sparkling wine If you encounter some bubbles you should let them calm down and the fizz settles - then you can top up the glass. If you want to be extra professional, to ensure the best pour you can try chilling your glasses beforehand to match the temperature of the Prosecco - this will help the bubbles since they are more delicate than bubbles found in champagne. It isn’t reserved just for celebrations: Because Prosecco isn’t associated with extravagance, it can be enjoyed whenever you feel like it. Whether you serve it at a party with your nearest and dearest, or a glass on you own in the evening – it’s the perfect anytime treat.Knowing the correct temperature Prosecco should be before opening will allow you to get the serving part right and the opening of the bottle should therefore be done correctly - adding to the overall experience. Our panel of four independent wine experts blind-tasted nine sparkling wines for our taste test, conducted in September 2023. Prosecco is the perfect aperitif – and the perfect wine for lunchtime entertaining and picnics, due to its lower alcohol level. At 11% it is 1.5% lighter than Champagne, and has a fresher, more delicate style. The lower alcohol level is one of the factors in its recent rise to fame, as wine drinkers look for slightly lighter, yet still flavoursome styles.

So how does Prosecco nutritionally compare to your other favourite alcoholic drinks? Calorie Count: Prosecco vs. Other Alcoholic Drinks If you’re looking for the champagne experience for less, a good crémant usually fits the bill. Prosecco The very best Proseccos come from the DOCG areas of Conegliano-Valdobiaddene, and Colli Ascolani and it’s worth looking out for these names on the label and paying just that little bit extra for a whole lot more quality. Around 60% of all Prosecco comes from these DOCG areas. It appeals to the younger market: The lower price tag and light flavour make Prosecco an ideal choice for those who are new to sparkling wine and the younger generation who would have previously relied on cheap spirits. It’s also very easy to find in bars and restaurants.

How to Pour

If you’re hosting guests anytime soon, pour a little bit of sparkling wine in the bottom of each glass just before they arrive. This will stop it frothing over when you come to serve it. However, Prosecco, the grape, was also being grown in other countries, such as Australia and Brazil, so this, in combination with the increase in sales and international success, resulted in new laws and regulations regarding production. A new area, called ‘Prosecco’ was created, and vineyard area increased by 25%. The original designated area was made a DOCG, and that is where the top quality Prosecco now comes from. The broader, wider DOC area is flatter, and the yields are higher, with many new plantings. This means that only wines grown in these areas are allowed to be labelled Prosecco. Prosecco, which comes from Italy, is usually slightly sweet or ‘off-dry’, light and delicate, and characterised by fruity citrus and apple notes. Helen McGinn – Author, drinks writer, TV presenter and co-chair of the International Wine Challenge Just remember that Prosecco still contains alcohol, so consume responsibly and try to take a day or two off between drinking sessions so as not to overwhelm your body. Before You Go

Let's take a look at the % of your daily nutritional intake you can get from a singular glass of Prosecco: If you are looking to pop the contents of the bottle in a celebratory way, spraying it everywhere, then opt for a cheap bottle of Prosecco for the best results. Cheap is best in this instance as you will lose half of the bottle and no one will be drinking the foam.

Calories in Prosecco Wine Styles

Cava is made in the same way as champagne, undergoing secondary fermentation in the bottle, but is produced in Spain. The grapes mostly come from near Barcelona, much further to the sunny south than the Champagne region. That means they ripen more, which makes the cava lower in acidity than champagne (and often cheaper). Crémant Vintage Prosecco is by definition richer and more concentrated, and there are also some semi-dry Prosecco wines.