Prosecco is unusual in the world as it is almost always used to produce the sparking wine of the same name from Italy’s Veneto region. The wines tend to feature a light orchard fruit tone, recalling white peaches and pears, with bright acidity and light body. Many versions of Prosecco have a touch of sugar that adds fullness to the wine though there is a movement towards producing drier wines, particularly under the Cartizze denomination.
From the winemaker – “The Mionetto Prosecco Brut D.o.c has an intense fruity bouquet with a hint of golden apples. It is very dry, fresh, light in body and well-balanced.”
This wine is perfect alone as an aperitif or as a delightful complement to appetizers such as prosciutto or mild cheeses. Excellent as a base for Bellinis and other sparkling wine cocktails.
Rating:
This wine was given a 89 point rating by Wine Enthusiast.
In 1994, Roy and Rachael Cecchetti purchased a two and a half-acre parcel in the Sonoma Valley, one mile east of the Plaza. On that parcel, situated next to the grand willow tree and the natural spring fed pond, was an old backhouse. Through some research of the property, it was discovered that the old backhouse was once home to vintners, writers, artists and those who craved the solitude and enjoyment of nature. Backhouse wines were created to bring these memories back to life for a new generation.
Produced from various vineyard sites throughout the Orvieto production area. The town is situated on top of a long mass of tufa rock rendering a clayey soil. Using the spurred cordon and guyot training methods, the planting density ranges from 3500 – 4000 vines/hectare. All the vineyards benefit from southwestern exposures with an average elevation of 300 meters above sea level.
Wine Spectator – June 2011. This great chilean wine offers a slightly riper edge, with lemon zest and kiwifruit notes backed by honeysuckle and straw on the finish. Modest length. Drink now.
With the 1987 vintage, Albana di Romagna became Italy’s first white D.O.C.G. wine. Very few wines met the new D.O.C.G. standards, but Umberto Cesari is ranked at the very top. Albana is named for the straw-yellow colored hair of Princess Albana, daughter of a Roman Emperor. Albana di Romagna can be made sweet or dry, still or Frizzante. The “Colle del Re” of Umberto Cesari is made in a dry, elegant style that is best enjoyed in its youth. This wine is from a single vineyard plot and is estate grown and bottled.
Riesling that tastes like Riesling. This one is cool, crisp, dry– it’s a wonderful wine to have on hand for outside partying in the summer months.
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