It is probably Italy's most famous wine and it must ring at least a vague bell to those who are not wine lovers and are not into names, grapes etc.
It is produced from the Prosecco grape [how easy! :)] around the hills of Treviso in Veneto, close to Venice [how romantic! ;)].
You want to look for the word 'frizzante' (ang. fizzy, sparkling) on the label as it means the wine represents a style with a gentle mousse. So why not spoilt yourself? :)
ASTI (sweet):
It is possibly even more famous than Prosecco. This sweet, grapey wine is a great entertainer of any party as long as it is served well-chilled with desserts. It is naturally low in alcohol - highly appreciated if a party is long and you cannot lose your face.
If you find Asti too sweet, there is still hope. Moscato d'Asti is less sweet, but higher in alcohol.
Valdobbiadene and Conegliano are the regions said to produce the highest quality Prosecco. Prepare yourself to pay more, though.
