Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC Frizzante SPAGO

Wine Producer:

Mionetto

Winemaker:

Sergio Mionetto

Wine Style:

White Sparkling

Winery Info:

Mionetto is located in the heart of the Valdobbiadene Conegliano D.O.C. in the province of Treviso. The winery was founded in 1887 by Francesco Mionetto. His descendent the ebullient Sergio Mionetto is still at the forefront of Prosecco production and knows all the local growers intimately. The wonderful Prosecco grape is at the heart of everything they do. Planted on rolling hills stretching over 15 small towns at the foot of the imposing pre Alps the Prosecco D.O.C is among some of the most beautiful vineyard areas of the world.

Vineyard information:

The Prosecco is a vigorous and hardy vine with looselypacked winged clusters of beautiful golden yellow berries nestled amongst large bright green leaves. Verdiso Perera and Bianchetta vine varieties which are considered to be of lesser stature can be used up to a maximum of 15%. The pressing takes place when the grapes harvested by hand and gathered from the various vineyards are transported to the winerywhere the work of vinification begins. Only the freerun juice from the heart of the berry is extracted and a a maximum of 70 litres of wine may be obtained from 100 kg. of grapes.

Food Pairing:

Ideal with starters asparagus fish scallops razor clams and as a dessert partner with cheesecake.

Abv:

11%

Grape Variety:

White Sparkling

Tasting Note:

Probably the most classic and popular Mionetto Prosecco with the traditional legatura string tied around the cork by hand. This is a Frizzante or semi sparkling wine. Fruity and floral with apple and acacia notes.