Italian Sparkling Flashcards
Lambrusco- Where does it grow?
Emilia- Romagna and Lombardy
Lambrusco
Is the name of more than 13 indigenous wine grapes, each with unique characteristics. The 2 most common are Lambrusco Salamino and Lambrusco Grasparossa.
Prosecco- Where it is made
Veneto and Friuli
Prosecco- Sweetness Level
Brut 0-12 g/L RS: Up to a half gram of sugar per glass, Extra Extra Dry: 12-17 g/ L RS: Just over a half gram of sugar per glass, Dry: 17- 32 g/L RS: Up to 1 gram of sugar per glass
How many atmosphere in Prosecco?
About 3 atmospheres
3 levels of Prosecco…
Prosecco: The most common type of Prosecco that can be bought, Prosecco Superiore: A higher quality level based on production standards, Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Colli Aeolian: Two exceptional Prosecco subregions offering “millesimato” (single vintage) Prosecco wines.