Prosecco is the unexpected smile that breaks the ice. Like a magnet, it effortlessly draws friends and lovers together.

For us Ca'Vittoria Prosecco is that magic magnet, a great estate nestled in the hills of Italy's most important region for sparkling wine. We discovered Ca'Vittoria with an image of capturing perfect Prosecco moments—the playfulness of fun wine and the beauty of fine wine.

There are so many reasons to enjoy Prosecco! The way its pale-gold hue catches candlelight at the dinner table. Its energetic effervescence that lightens any heavy mood. The wash of silky flavors as the wine passes over your tongue, mixing the buttery melt of shortbread with an invigorating lemon squeeze.

Finding a Prosecco estate dedicated to quality over quantity can be challenging, but Ca'Vittoria was a delicious surprise. This small estate owns ideal south-facing vineyards on the steepest hillsides, one of the key determinants of quality in the Prosecco zone. (Much commercial Prosecco comes from the lowlands of the appellation.) Here Prosecco vines are naturally lower yielding, and thus produce flavorful, concentrated berries.

All hand-harvested grapes used to craft Ca'Vittoria Prosecco are estate grown—a unique situation that few other Prosecco estates can match. The estate's cellar, dug into the cool granite “Cima Alta” hillsides, keeps Ca'Vittoria Prosecco at optimal temperatures during fermentation and aging. From this estate's impressive selection of excellent Prosecco, we've selected the finest, terroir-driven wines for you. 

Sunday, November 01, 2009