Guinigi Prosecco Treviso and Prosecco Rosé

 

Guinigi Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé

Prosecco isn't Champagne's little cousin any longer.  Wineries in Northern Italy take Prosecco very seriously and it has become increasingly popular worldwide over the past decade.  Today we are looking at two fabulous examples of Prosecco from Guinigi Wines.

Guinigi Prosecco D.O.C. Treviso

The Prosecco D.O.C. Treviso is pale golden with micro bubbles and aromas of spring boquet, citrus fruits and sweet peach mid palate.  The finish has an extremely unique star anise flavor that was unexpected but very welcoming.  

ABV:  11.0%

Winery:  Guinigi Wines

Suggested retail price:  $17.00

Drink The Bottles score:  92/100

Guinigi Prosecco Rosé D.O.C.

The Guinigi Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. is less sweet than the previously mentioned wine, but is more aromatic and is more fruit forward on both the nose and the palate.  It is beautifully balanced with ripe peach, spring flowers and oodles of strawberries througout the tasting.  Each sip feels like a brand new wine and is very welcoming against tons of tiny and consistent bubbles.  This beauty is created from a blend of Glera and Pinot Noir grapes.

Both of these wines are considered extreme bargains because of the quality and very attractive pricepoint of $17 each.  After the tasting, we paired this with a salty pasta dish as well as some crispy bacon and the marriage was spot on!  We can't say enough about these wines and if you're a fan of Prosecco, you really need to try these out.  Both wines are available through Gehricke Wines of Sonoma, California.

ABV:  11.5%

Winery:  Guinigi Wines

Suggested retail price:  $17.00

Drink The Bottles score:  93/100



Location: 32 Patten St, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA

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