Adriano Adami, Garbel Brut Prosecco Treviso (NV)

REGION: Treviso, Veneto COUNTRY: Italy GRAPE(S): 100% Glera BODY: Light ABV: 11% TASTING NOTES: Garbèl, an ancient local dialect term, translates to 'dry, crisp, and pleasantly tart.' Aromas of ripe orchard fruit lead the way, with notes of yellow apple, Bartlett pear, and a hint of beeswax. This informal sparkler is fun and fresh, offering brisk acidity and a lively perlage, with a dry, clean finish. WINEMAKING NOTES: Extended lees contact for at least 3 months before the second fermentation. Second fermentation takes place in autoclaves initiated in batches up to 30 times throughout the year. Sustainable. 11-14 g/L RS PAIRS WELL WITH: Seafood antipasti, like a chilled calamari salad or Vietnamese shrimp salad, Eggs Benedict or Quiche Lorraine, smoked salmon, Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil, Chicken Salad with apples on a croissant, Caprese Salad, Vegetable Tempura, Prosciutto and Melon, Pesto Pasta, Fruit Tart or Lemon/Orange Sorbet