Posted By Joel on February 10, 2010

Mad Love. Forever. That’s your likely reward for showing up on Valentine’s Day with Prosecco and white chocolate in hand.

Prosecco’s playful, mischievous character combined with the decadent attitude of white chocolate sets a mood that’s…uhmmm…appropriate for Valentine’s Day.

White chocolate truffles will up the pleasure ante: their round shape indulges sweet shared nibbling, lip to Prosecco-wet lip, while the smooth truffle filling is sheer bliss against Prosecco’s bubble.

Recommended pairings include:

Candlelight
Soft Music
Single red rose
Something from Victoria’s Secret

For those of you not familiar, Prosecco Conegliano – Valdobbiadene is an elegant, sparkling wine (there is a lesser known “still” version) with fine bubbly perlage, dry to lightly sweet, has a fruity / floral bouquet, and sometimes a hint of bread crust.

And it just so happens that Prosecco Conegliano – Valdobbiadene represents one of the best value-to-quality ratios in today’s Italian wine market.

DOCG status, a governance that guarantees authenticity, was recently awarded to Prosecco of the Conegliano – Valdobbiadene production zone in Italy’s Veneto. Prosecco Conegliano – Valdobbiadene joins a category of elite Italian wines which include the likes of Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello di Montalcino.

With food, Prosecco pairs well with lighter first courses, delicately flavored risotto or pasta dishes, sea food, baked fish, soups, white meat, and fresh, young cheeses.

Serve at 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Use chalice glasses if you have them – you’ll have a bit more fun with the bubble, but totally not necessary, regular wine glasses will do just fine.

Some producers to look for include: Bisol, Collalto, Mionetto, Zardetto

Best V-Day wishes…hearts and arrows.

Categories: $ (Under $25), Culture, Food, Veneto
Tags: Prosecco