The Prosecco DOC
Korbel Prosecco is produced and bottled entirely in the Prosecco DOC, Demoninazione di Origine Controllata, located in North Eastern Italy. The Prosecco zone overlaps much of Italy’s cool white wine growing regions, the Veneto and Friuli, and is located close to the famous medieval city of Venice. Here along the hillsides and valleys, the Glera grape thrives, and provides local producers the base wine from which Prosecco is made.

Winemaking
Korbel Prosecco is produced in the fully sparkling Italian spumante style. The process starts by harvesting the Glera grapes and gently pressing them to make a delicate crisp white wine with only about 10% alcohol. After the first, primary, fermentation, multiple lots of the base wine are blended and filtered to prepare for the Metodo Martinotti sparkling wine process. The Metodo Martinotti process was invented in Italy, but is now known more popularly by its French equivalent, the Charmat process.
In the Martinotti process, the carbonation of the Prosecco is achieved by a natural secondary fermentation in a stainless steel tank. As the second fermentation progresses, carbon dioxide gas is produced which builds pressure in the sealed tank. Eventually, the carbon dioxide dissolves into the wine. The wine is then filtered and bottled on specialized equipment that preserves the carbonation.
Wine Notes
Just as with Korbel California champagnes, Korbel Prosecco is focused on a fruit- forward style. The goal is to make a Prosecco that is light, crisp and fun to drink. The aromas are of white peaches, pear and lemon zest. The flavors are delicate, bright and alive on the tongue. Korbel Prosecco is finished with an Extra Dry level of sweetness, which softens the wine without making it noticeably sweet.
Food Pairing
Korbel Prosecco is all about lightness, tangy bubbles and fun. Keep the foods light and fun too. Canapes are perfect, try prosciutto and melon, chilled braised asparagus, calamari fritter and local artisanal cheeses. Or if you want to try something different, try Korbel Prosecco with your favorite or nigiri sushi.