Description

Up until today, I have always lumped Prosecco in with all other sparkling wine, assuming there must be a difference but never knowing (or caring) what is was (because booze be booze).

But Plus & Minus have released Australia’s first non-alcoholic Prosecco and that seems a good reason to dig a little deeper. What I learnt:

• Prosecco is made from a specific type of grape, Glera. Prosecco DOC comes from a specific growing region in Italy (same as Champagne in France). P&M have sourced their Glera grapes from South Australia, so while it is not DOC, it is still made using the correct grape.
• Prosecco is made differently to champagne, with a second tank fermentation that retains bright fresh floral and fruit aromas.
• If you are making an Italian Spritz or a Bellini and want to be legit, you SHOULD be using Prosecco!
• Alcoholic Prosecco is typically characterized by a high acidity, with pear and peach, apple and often citrus and almond notes. It has a slightly lower alcohol and sugar content than its Australian and French sparkling counterparts.

“ALRIGHT WOMAN…enough with the history lesson” I hear you say! How do is taste?

Well I think the Plus & Minus team have once again nailed it. I opened a bottle of their Blanc de Blancs at the same time for a bit of compare and contrast. And I have to tell you, as much as I love the BdB, I love this Prosecco more. You really get those rich fruit notes, peach, apple and citrus but not in an overkill sweet way. It’s beautifully balanced, dry with a little acidity. Like a true Prosecco, this actually has considerably less sugar than the Blanc de Blancs.

Like all Plus & Minus wines, there is the added Resveratrol (Grape Skin Extract) bonus so you’re basically getting healthier with every glass! This will be a spring/summer staple at our house!

Rating: 9/10

Buy Again?: Yes

For AU – Use DRY15 at checkout for 15% off your order.
(a nice way to offset your shipping).

Note: This product emulates alcohol and could be triggering so please be careful!

Cals per 100ml	31cal
Carbs per 100ml	5.6g
Sugar per 100ml	3.5g
Country of Origin	Australia
Price	$14.95