Mionetto Prosecco Rose

Mionetto's Prosecco Rosé is a pink sparkling wine from the Prosecco di Treviso appellation in Italy's Veneto, bottled at 11% ABV. Prosecco rosé is typically built on Glera blended with a smaller share of red grape, most often Pinot Nero, which supplies the color. The exact blend for this bottle isn't stated here, so treat that as the category norm rather than a specification. Expect a light, dry-leaning to off-dry profile in the style: fresh red-berry fruit such as strawberry and raspberry, a floral lift, and a touch of citrus and white peach from the Glera side. Bubbles in Prosecco are produced in tank rather than in the bottle, which keeps the mousse soft and frothy and the fruit bright, with little of the toasty, yeasty depth you would find in a traditional-method wine. Acidity is crisp, tannin is essentially absent, there is no oak influence, and the finish is short, clean and gently fruity. Serve it well chilled, around 6 to 8°C, which keeps the carbonation lively and the sweetness in check. No decanting is needed; just open and pour. A standard white wine glass or tulip-shaped flute works best, since a slightly wider bowl lets the berry and floral aromas show better than a narrow flute does. At the table, the combination of fruit, acidity and low alcohol suits salty and savory starters: prosciutto, cured meats, fried appetizers, soft cheeses, and sushi or lightly spiced Asian dishes. It also works with strawberries, fruit tarts and other light desserts, and it makes a natural aperitif on its own. Prosecco is built to be drunk young and fresh, and non-vintage bottles like this are not meant for cellaring, so open it soon rather than saving it.