prosecco
Veneto sparkling white
Prosecco is a sparkling white wine from northeastern Italy, lighter and usually sweeter than champagne.
It's made primarily from glera grapes and produced using a tank method rather than bottle fermentation.
Prosecco has become popular as an affordable alternative to champagne for celebrations and as the base for cocktails like the Aperol spritz: Let's grab a bottle of prosecco. (Capitalized Prosecco refers to the designated wine-producing region.)
Unsweetened sparkling wine designation
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- vintageQuality from past eras
- wineryGrape beverage producer
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
varietal · dosage · cuvée · magnum · bottle · chilled · apéritif · spritz
Gas-filled liquid spheres
- effervescenceBubbling in liquid
- fizzBubbly hissing sound
- carbonationGas dissolved in liquid
- frothyFull of foam
mousse · bead · lively · pressure · pop · cork · flute · coupe
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
milestone · party · reception · brunch · congratulations · engagement · birthday · achievement
Tapered sweet fruit
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- lemon peelCitrus fruit's outer rind
- acidityLow pH condition
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
minerality · crisp · zesty · floral · honeysuckle · peach · melon · brisk
brut
Unsweetened sparkling wine designation
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- vintageQuality from past eras
- wineryGrape beverage producer
sommelier · varietal · dosage · cuvée · magnum · bottle · chilled · apéritif · spritz · Bellini
bubbles
Gas-filled liquid spheres
- effervescenceBubbling in liquid
- fizzBubbly hissing sound
- carbonationGas dissolved in liquid
frothy · mousse · bead · lively · pressure · pop · cork · flute · coupe
toast
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
graduation · milestone · party · reception · brunch · congratulations · engagement · birthday · achievement · success
pear
Tapered sweet fruit
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- lemon peelCitrus fruit's outer rind
- acidityLow pH condition
freshness · minerality · crisp · zesty · floral · honeysuckle · peach · melon · brisk · clean
proseccobeer
Fermented grain drink
house wine · tap water · coffee · soft drink