Corvezzo Organic Doc Prosecco, 750 ml

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Organic, vegan and bargain-priced?!? That get’s my attention. But is it good? Yes, it’s delicious! Tasting Notes The best Prosecco is something that's widely disputed across Europe. Some will swear by a Pinot Noir grape base, while others like the more traditional glera grape. It can be somewhat of a minefield to the untrained Prosecco drinker, so we thought we'd do a bit of the researching legwork for you and explore what it really takes to become the best bottle of Prosecco. You might also notice that the label specifically says the wine is “ made with organic grapes.” It does not say it’s an organic wine. This language is specific to U.S. wine labeling laws that require no use of sulfites in the production process for a wine to be called an organic wine. The 2022 competition was judged on 26 April at 28-50 Chelsea, employing experienced judges. The top wines were awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze medals according to their result, and those expressions that stood out as being outstanding in their field received the ultimate accolade – the title of Prosecco Master. This report features the medal winners only. Then there was further variation with source area, with, in particular, the Proseccos from all the DOCGs proving especially fine. Among these, it was the samples from the smaller area of Asolo that stood out for their powerful aromatics and ripe yellow fruit flavours, compensating for the fact that these wines tend to be a bit drier than their equivalents from Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.

Not only do these provide an appealing alternative for those preferring a drink without a hint of sweetness, but also, a lower-calorie apéritif – should that be desirable.

Today 150 hectares of vineyards belong to the winery. A large part of the vineyards, typical of the region, is planted with the grape variety Glera, which in the past was also known as Prosecco itself and is the basis for the sparkling wine. Other grape varieties that Corvezzo grows include: in 2009, Renzo's son, Giovanni, took over management of the winery. He now wanted to complete what his father and uncle started - a full conversion to organic viticulture. That means no more synthetic pesticides and complete certification of the vineyard. in 2010, the project started, which was to take four years. in 2014, Corvezzo's first organic wine finally landed on the shelves. in 2017, the conversion of all vineyards to organic farming was completed, and Corvezzo's Prosecchi were among the first organic representatives of their kind on the market. in 2020, they also began the first experiments with biodynamic farming. The winery was originally founded in 1960 by Maria and Giovanni Corvezzo in the village of Cessalto. Sons Giuseppe and Renzo continued to expand the winery in the 70s, so the vineyard area soon exceeded 140 hectares. Under them also begins the orientation to organic viticulture, working with the method of integrated pest management - instead of eradicating pests with the chemical club, they rely on prevention and population control. The nose is dominated by apple and pear aromas, but also offers some floral and lime scents. The palate delivers the flavors of ripe Asian pear and yellow delicious apples without the sweetness of those fruits, because this Prosecco is perfectly dry. There’s also a touch of lemon and salty minerals on the mid-palate and into the finish. It has a bright acidity, adding freshness to the flavors. The mouthfeel is nice, with a slight creaminess and a nice density to the bubbles.

Make big and small occasions feel even more special with a bottle of Prosecco. Sourced from trusted suppliers in Italy, you’ll love its crisp and aromatic flavour. From sweet to extra dry, we’ve got options for all tastes. With its soft pink colour, our Rose Prosecco can help elevate your dinner dates. It goes particularly well with nibbles like berries and olives. And for life’s bigger moments, pop open a bottle of sparkling wine. One of the first things you’ll notice if you see this bottle of Prosecco are the words “organic & vegan” on the label. You might find yourself wondering how a wine could not be vegan. It has to do with the fining process, which is done to clarify and stabilize wine but often uses non-vegan additives such as egg whites or casein. Fortunately for vegans, bentonite clay is a vegan option for a fining agent.

Guests coming round? Serve this fizz chilled with a side of nuts, hard cheese, continental meat, and salad. Or put on your chef’s hat and rustle up a creamy Dauphinoise fish pie. A splash or two of Prosecco, Champagne, or Cava can take its flavour to a new level. More and more wines today are being made with organic grapes, and that’s a good thing. Although I think we consumers sometimes don’t appreciate the effort that goes into growing grapes organically. It’s a seven year process to transition from conventional to organic. That’s something that Corvezzo, the producer of this Prosecco, finished in 2017.