Fiol Prosecco
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A refreshing, and smooth expression of the Glera grape, with beautifully balanced acidity and moderate alcohol content. FIOL Prosecco Extra Dry is lively and refreshing on the palate with an elegant bouquet of white flowers, acacia and the tangy sweetness of mature crisp apples and pears.
Blend: 100% Glera
FIOL is an award-winning Prosecco from Treviso that stays true to being an ambassador of the best that Italy has to offer. As catchy on the eye as it is pleasing on the palate, FIOL is a refreshing and bubbly expression ready to stand out and elevate every occasion. An ambassador of the best that Italy has to offer, FIOL is committed to bringing an elevated expression of Prosecco to the world. Rooted in the winemaking traditions of generations past, they have assembled a team of modern-day artisans: the best people, the best grapes, winemakers, designers, and innovators. FIOL is not just a drink. It is a way to savor life. The name FIOL refers to the great friend that everyone admires. So, when we embrace the Italian lifestyle and culture we do it in a FIOL way. It is authentic, edgy, and appreciative of life.
A term typically reserved for Champagne and Sparkling Wines, non-vintage or simply “NV” on a label indicates a blend of finished wines from different vintages (years of harvest). To make non-vintage Champagne, typically the current year’s harvest (in other words, the current vintage) forms the base of the blend. Finished wines from previous years, called “vins de reserve” are blended in at approximately 10-50% of the total volume in order to achieve the flavor, complexity, body and acidity for the desired house style. A tiny proportion of Champagnes are made from a single vintage.
There are also some very large production still wines that may not claim one particular vintage. This would be at the discretion of the winemaker’s goals for character of the final wine.
One of the world’s most popular and playful sparkling wines, Prosecco is a specialty of northeastern Italy, spanning nine provinces of the Veneto and Fruili-Venezia Giulia regions. A higher-quality version of Prosecco wine that must meet more stringent production requirements is known as Prosecco Superiore and must come from the more rugged terrain between the towns of Valdobiaddene and Conegliano. Prosecco can be produced as a still wine, a semi-sparkling wine (“frizzante”), or a fully sparkling wine (“spumante”)—the latter being the most common. While Prosecco wine is typically produced in a “brut” (dry) style, its fresh and fruity character makes it seem a bit sweeter than it actually is. “Extra dry” styles, incorporating higher levels of residual sugar, are quite popular, however.
Prosecco wine is made from the Glera grape, which was formerly and confusingly called Prosecco, these wines are notable for pleasant flavors of peach, pear, melon, green apple, and honeysuckle. Lower pressure during the carbonation process (also called the tank method) means that the bubbles are lighter and frothier than in Champagne or other traditional method sparkling wine, and less persistent. Prosecco is also a great choice to blend with orange juice for mimosas for a classic brunch beverage.