12 things you never knew about prosecco
Prosecco is taking the wine world by storm and has been for the past 10 years. Are there any signs that sales are slowing down? Definitely not! In fact, for the last 3-4 years, the sales of this amazing Italian sparkler have grown even faster year after year. The vineyards of northern Italy simply cannot produce enough Glera grapes.
But while we can all see the immense popularity of Prosecco, with new brands popping up on supermarket shelves, in unlicensed stores, and in online stores almost daily, it seems like how much do we drinkers really know about wine about the origins of Prosecco? How is it made and even what is it? Well, this article aims to answer these questions and more by introducing you, the reader and dedicated wine enthusiast, 12 things you never knew about Prosecco. All the facts below will allow you to surprise your friends and party guests the next time you find yourself pouring glasses of champagne. So without further ado, let’s get started:
1) A glass of prosecco has fewer calories than a glass of wine.
It’s true! An average glass of red wine has around 125 calories and a glass of prosecco has only around 90 calories. So if you need to control your calorie intake but don’t want to hit the wine on the head completely, switch to Prosecco.
2) An occasional glass of Prosecco is good for your health.
Several health studies have been conducted on the possible benefits of drinking a moderate amount of sparkling wine with surprising results. These studies suggest that sparkling wine may actually help your heart by improving blood circulation through impairing the functioning of your blood vessels. The polyphenols in wine, which are antioxidants, increase the availability of nitric oxide in the blood, which also helps control blood pressure. Polyphenols come from the grapes with which wine is made and are also present in other fruits and vegetables. But, and be sure to remember this one, they are present in chocolate too! However, before we get too excited, we must also remember “Everything in moderation.”
3) The origins of Prosecco
We all know it is Italian, but where does it come from? The answer to this question is Northern Italy, specifically the nine provinces of Veneto and Fruili Venezia Giulia.
4) Drinking Prosecco reduces the risk of waking up with a hangover.
There are obvious limitations here, of course! The point is, unless you’re drinking a very sweet and inexpensive Prosecco, sparkling wines are much less likely to leave you hangover after a few drinks. It’s generally lower in alcohol than most still wines, but the fizz brings the feeling of indulgence in spades!
5) It is less expensive than champagne
Okay, this is probably obvious to anyone who’s bought Prosecco and Champagne, but the point is, while there is a significant price difference between the two products, that feeling of indulgence is definitely still there. Many wine drinkers who are not crazy about champagne, and indeed many dedicated champagne drinkers, would say that Prosecco has a broader appeal due to its lightness and fruity compared to traditional champagnes.
6) Differentiate Prosecco brands
As mentioned above, most Prosecco brands are made from Glera grapes exclusively. The particular qualities of a Prosecco brand depend on where those grapes were grown. Glera grapes grown on the lower slopes of a hillside have very different characteristics than those grown on higher slopes in more mineralized soil. Some brands also blend small amounts of other grape varieties to introduce the required flavors and bouquets.
7) A popped cork can fly at speeds of up to 40 km / h
Prosecco corks are very light and highly unlikely to damage the ceiling or wall, but you have to make sure that no one has their face in the expected path of the cork and you should definitely love away from your mom’s best china. !
8) There is an Italian city called “Prosecco”
The name “Prosecco” is derived from the Italian town of Prosecco, which is near Trieste in northeastern Italy. Prosecco was first mentioned in the 16th century and the grapes used to make it were originally called “Prosecco” grapes. Today these grapes are known as “Glera” grapes.
9) Not all Prosecco is sparkling
There are 3 different levels of bubbling for Prosecco: Spumante, which is the most effervescent, Frizzante, which has a softer bubbling, and Tranquillo, which is a calm Prosecco.
10) Prosecco is a true rival to Champagne
In 2013, global sales of Prosecco surpassed those of Champagne for the first time. Prosecco outsold Champagne at 307 million bottles to 304 million and officially became the world’s favorite sparkler.
11) Bellini cocktails were originally made with Prosecco
Although many wine bar and restaurant recipes contain Champagne as the main sparkler in a Bellini, these popular cocktails were originally made with Prosecco and the balance now seems to tilt in favor of Prosecco once again as it is a less expensive bottle of wine. and more attractive. effervescence.
12) UK consumes more Prosecco than Italy
UK wine consumers drink almost 2.5 times the amount of prosecco that Italians drink. We also pay double per liter. Needless to say, the Prosecco market in the UK is huge!
So there you have it. Go surprise your friends with your newfound knowledge of Prosecco. It certainly seems like there are a lot of people talking about it right now!