Which white wines or prosecco to use to make the Spritz? 5 Tips

The Spritz was born in the distant 1700-1800 during the Austrian dominion in the Lombardy-Veneto region. Originally, it was obtained by combining water and sparkling wine. It is thanks to the Austrian soldiers that today we can taste this cocktail, as they have spread this new drink throughout Italy.

Today, however, the recipe has changed slightly. In fact, it is possible to make the Spritz in different ways and variations: with Aperol (the most popular), with Campari, with Select ...

The recipe for Spritz Aperol

Ingrediants

• 1/3 of Aperol
• 1/3 of Prosecco
• 1/3 of Seltzer Water (replaceable with Sparkling Water)
• Ice cubes
• 1 slice of Orange

The aforementioned ingredients are for making only 1 Spritz (for one person), if there is a need to make more, just multiply the ingredients by how many Spritz you want to make.

Procedure

1. Cut the orange into wedges
2. Put the ice cubes in the glass
3. Add 1/3 of Aperol
4. Add 1/3 of Prosecco
5. Fill the glass with Seltzer water (or sparkling water)
6. Complete by adding a slice of orange 

Advice on White Wines or Prosecco to be used for the realization of the Spritz

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry - Follador

This prosecco was elected Best Prosecco 2020 at The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2020, which is the most prestigious and important international competition dedicated to the tasting of Champagne and Sparkling wines.

It has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Fruity hints with notes of apple, peach, pear and flowers.

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Millesimato DOC Dry - Sior Gino - V8 + Vineyards

This bubble it is produced exclusively with Glera grapes. For each vintage, the best grapes are selected to give life to this special Prosecco Millesimato. It has a straw yellow color with a pleasant light foam. 

Floral notes blend perfectly with fresh fruit notes.

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry Millesimato - Castè - Merotto

This prosecco it is produced by means of a skin maceration with delicate squeezing and left to rest in an autoclave for 60 days for the second fermentation. After this period it is left to stand on its own yeasts for about 100 days to give it a delicate and unmistakable flavor and smell.

It has a classic straw yellow color with greenish reflections.

Prosecco DOC Brut - Silver Moon

Bubbly harmonious and sparkling, made with the Martinotti Method. Straw yellow color and characterized by a light body with floral notes.

Winner of Awards including the Berlin Wine Throphy 2018 and the AWC Vienna Silver 2018.

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry DOCG - Colli del Soligo

Sparkling Prosecco also produced 100% with Glera grapes. It has a straw yellow color and greenish reflections, with a minute and continuous perlage.

The grapes are harvested according to tradition: by hand. And it is for this reason that this Prosecco has an unparalleled taste and smell.

The nose smells of fresh fruit, with notes of mandarin, pineapple, pear. On the palate it will impress you with fruity scents and unmistakable softness.

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