Prosecco

For a while now, Ed and I have been enjoying all different varieties of wine. Over time, we've developed a preference for the red wines that have crossed our path.

However, I kept hearing about the italian sparking wine, Prosecco. It had been reported to give a headier buzz than most wines, due to the 'frizzante' that was more pronounced than its cousin, champagne.

I picked up a bottle for our anniversary, but due to work schedules, we didn't get to it until tonight. A coworker suggested a particular brand, but the ABC didn't have it. A note about the ABC stores here: depending on the knowledge of the staff, you can get a very good selection, or a passable one. The local one is blessed with a staffer with a passion and excellent knowledge of the wines. Alas, they only had four different Prosecco's for purchase.

I picked up a bottle, and once home, realized it was based on the Chardonnay grape. This didn't bode well: we do NOT like the dry white wines. Ed's comment was that now he understand the italian trait of putting a sugar cube in their glasses of bubbly.

We popped the botttle and poured. Smells good. Taste was very dry. We got the bright idea to make a bellini alternative and pulled out the peach schnapps. (though maybe the Mango syrup would have worked better). The schnapps made it much more palatable, and it wasn't long before we both felt quite giddy. They are not joking on this one-it packs a different buzz than wine and even champagne. It was a lot of fun to drink that bottle!

The scary part is that of course, we had to have more when the bottle was gone, so we opened a bottle of wine. Could get pricey when you consider the wine in our house averages about 20 bucks a bottle! :)

I think we'll give the prosecco another try, but the brand recommended. I'll be prepared and get two bottles.