Prosecco
Prosecco
Prosecco refers to the Italian DOC or DOCG sparkling white wine which is crafted primarily from Glera grapes in the regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia in Northeast Italy. It is produced using the Charmat (tank) method, typically light, fresh and fruit forward with apple, pear and citrus flavors. Prosecco ranges from brut (driest) to dry (sweetest) styles and it pairs well with seafood, prosciutto and brunch dishes.
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Orange Wine
Orange wine is a type of white wine made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, seeds and stems, similar to the winemaking process for red wine.
Brut
Brut is the French term for dry sparkling wine with very low sugar content: specifically less than 12 grams per liter (g/L) of residual sugar.
Port
Port wine is a sweet, fortified wine from Douro Valley, Portugal. It is created by halting the fermentation process early by the addition of brandy, resulting in a rich, high alcohol wine.
Cava
Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine produced in Catalonia using the traditional method just like Champagne. It is typically dry, with zesty citrus and apple flavors.
Blend
A blend is the combination of two or more different grape varieties, vineyard parcels, fermented wines or vintages to create a more balanced, complex and consistent wine.
Madeira
Madeira is a fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, famous for being produced under intense heat and oxidation, which makes it exceptionally age worthy.
Marsala
Marsala is a fortified wine produced from indigenous grapes in Sicily, Italy. It is fortified with grape spirits and typically has 15-20% alcohol by volume.
DOC
DOC means Denominazione di Origine Controllata, an Italian wine quality classification system that guarantees that the wine was produced in a specific region using authorized grape varieties and methods.