Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Dry La Primavera di Barbara 2008

Merotto (Italy)

Prosecco (90%), Perera (10%)
Sparkling Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Dry La Primavera di Barbara shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent, fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of pear, apple and pineapple followed by aromas of wistaria, tangerine, hawthorn, peach, plum and sage. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp and effervescent attack, pleasing sweetness, however balanced by alcohol, light body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of pear, pineapple and peach. Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Dry La Primavera di Barbara ferments for about 60 days in tank.
Alcohol: 11.5%
Risotto with crustaceans, Broiled crustaceans, Vegetable puddings
Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Charmat Method Sparkling Wines)
September 2009