Types and Styles of Prosecco DOC
Prosecco DOC Academy
✨Discover the many faces of Prosecco DOC! Spumante shines as the star—crisp, elegant, and refreshingly vibrant. Prefer something softer? Frizzante offers a delicate fizz and lighter feel, while Tranquillo lets you savor Prosecco’s signature aromas in a still form. And for a romantic twist, Prosecco DOC Rosé adds a graceful blush and refined sparkle. Each type embodies the perfect balance of acidity, sweetness, and Italian charm.
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* Sommeliers will get a physical certificate presented by Debra at the tasting in MWM Wine School (details to be announced by email)
Prosecco DOC Academy Program
- Get a thorough understanding about Prosecco
- 8 videos covering all aspect about Prosecco DOC
- Obtain a digital certificate signed by Debra Meiburg MW
- Sommeliers can get a physical certificate and label pin
Spumante
- Description: Most well-known and widely enjoyed Prosecco DOC.
- Key Features:
- Perlage: Fine and persistent bubbles.
- Sweetness Levels: Ranges from:
- Brut Nature (very dry)
- Extra Brut
- Brut
- Extra Dry
- Dry
- Demi-Sec (sweeter)
- Appearance: Straw-yellow hue.
- Aromas: Typical of the Glera grape.
- Taste: Fresh and characteristic.
- Alcohol Content: At least 11% ABV.
- Minimum TA: 5 g/l.
- Sugar-Free Extract: At least 14 g/l.
Frizzante
- Description: Offers a lighter, gentler effervescence.
- Key Features:
- Perlage: Less persistent compared to Spumante.
- Appearance: Straw-yellow color.
- Aromas: Signature aromas similar to Spumante.
- Sweetness Levels: Available in Dry or Sweet styles.
- Taste: Fresh and characteristic.
- Alcohol Content: Slightly lower at 10.5% ABV.
- Minimum TA: 5 g/l.
- Sugar-Free Extract: 14 g/l.
Tranquillo
- Description: Still version of Prosecco, without bubbles.
- Key Features:
- Appearance: Straw-yellow color.
- Aromas: Familiar aromas like other Prosecco types.
- Sweetness Levels: Available in Dry or Sweet options.
- Alcohol Content: Same as Frizzante (10.5% ABV).
- Minimum TA: 5 g/l.
- Sugar-Free Extract: 14 g/l.
Prosecco DOC Rosé
- Description: Evolution of Prosecco, produced exclusively in the Spumante style.
- Key Features:
- Sweetness Levels: Available in drier versions, from Brut Nature to Extra Dry.
- Appearance: Pale pink hue.
- Aromas: Hallmark aromas typical of Prosecco.
- Taste: Fresh and characteristic.
- Alcohol Content: Same as Spumante (11% ABV).
- Minimum TA: 5 g/l.
- Sugar-Free Extract: 14 g/l.
Conclusion
- Prosecco DOC offers a variety of styles to suit every palate, from the lively bubbles of Spumante to the still character of Tranquillo and the delightful Rosé.