Bandini Prosecco Extra Dry DOC NV (Italy)

Description

Apple, Lemon, Off-dry

"A fabulously easy drinking sparkling wine; the inviting bouquet shows Gala apple, lemon zest, nectarine and floral aromas, followed by a juicy palate that is vibrant and refreshing. It is fruit forward and comfortingly tasty with a lingering crisp finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2019

The bouquet is delicate and complex with fruity notes of peach and green apple  and secondary notes of acacia and wisteria. The palate is fresh and light with good acid balance and a creamy, harmonious  mouthfeel and pleasing persistence. Ideally this wine is served at 8-10 °C.

Bandini is a specialist Prosecco producer based in Valdobbiadene, recently arriving to our shores. Made in an Extra Dry style this Prosecco has all the classic freshness  and vibrancy one expects from the wines of the region. An aperitif style with a very  fine mousse, this is made from high quality vineyards across the Veneto region.

The grapes are harvested at optimum maturity in the second half of September.  After a very gentle crush the must is placed in stainless steel tanks to settle for  decanting. The fermentation with selected yeasts is completed within 8-10 days at 18°C. The wine is then filtered and placed in closed stainless steel tanks for the secondary  fermentation (Charmat Method) at a controlled temperature of 14-15 °C, with the addition of selected yeasts and saccharose. Once the wine has achieved the required pressure levels and alcohol/sugar balance, it is chilled to prohibit further fermentation ready for bottling.

Food Pairing: Ideal as an aperitif, Bandini Prosecco Extra Dry is a perfect accompaniment to hors-d’oeuvres and delicate first courses based on fish and shellfish. Enjoy whilst the wine is young and vibrant over the coming 1-2 years.