A few years ago I was at a wine tasting and one of the hosts recommended I try a certain wine because I LOVE champagne. The wine had a slight fizz to it and was from Italy (and it was white). I cannot remember the wine OR grape name and was hoping there were some connoisseurs on here that could tell me what it was. Any takers???
2006-08-18 07:55:06 · 8 answers · asked by Girl 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Wow, I am impressed with all the help here! It wasn't a pinot grigio (one of my favs I might add), I am going to try a couple of your suggestions because by your descriptions, I think one of you has nailed it! Thank you all so much! It's rare that I get so many answers with substance!!!
2006-08-19 01:19:47 · update #1
Could be Prosecco or Asti Spumante -- both are made by a different method than real Champagne which means it has less intense bubbles, also they tend to be less tart -- especially Asti which is often quite sweet.
2006-08-18 23:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Pontac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the wine was nice and fruity on the nose with a fairly dry mid palate (similar to some champagne or sparkling whites) it's possible that it was a vermentino, it is mainly grown in Sardinia and it can also have a 'spritzy' (fizzy) mouth feel (as can many young whites, particulary when under screw cap). It is possible that it was a pinot grigio, this tends to be fruitier on the palate and gives the impression of sweetness.
2006-08-18 21:14:28 · answer #2 · answered by Damon C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asti Spumante is the champagne/sparkling wine. Try Pinot Grigio too.
2006-08-18 17:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by JusticeManEsq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spumante
Pinot Grigio
Soave
Malvira, Cru Saglietio, Arneis 1995
Bava, Alteserre Monferrato Bianco 98'
La Scolca, Gavi di Gavi "Black Label" 98'
Principessa Gavi, Gavi 00'
Angelo Gaja, Chardonnay "Rossi Bass" 97'
2006-08-18 15:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by LILMAMI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first two that pop to mind based on your description are either Asti Spumante or Prosecco.
2006-08-18 20:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that it was probably spumante... try Ballatore Gran Spumante...
Could also have been something like Prosecco but that's a little pricier... try Mionetto DOC Prosecco Brut... nice price for the taste...
2006-08-18 15:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tocai. It is compatible with your discription.
2006-08-18 15:08:34 · answer #7 · answered by www.freewebs.com/belles-lettres 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prosecco
2006-08-18 17:03:20 · answer #8 · answered by --Flavia-- 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋