A little something bubbly with dinner always makes an evening feel particularly special. We certainly feel that way anytime we are in Italy and try to replicate that feeling as often as possible. Although you don’t need an excuse to add a fun and festive drink to your meal, it just seems to hit differently during the holiday season.
During the holidays, you want to try something new or festive and we’re right there with you! Our top recommendation for a drink to have on hand during the holidays is Prosecco. From spritzes to mimosas or something bright to celebrate the moment – we are always stocked with Prosecco for the holiday season.
If you’re not as familiar with Prosecco, it’s a sparkling white wine with a fruity flavor. It’s delightful to drink by itself but it can also be mixed with other ingredients to make festive cocktails. It’s incredibly versatile and that’s why we love it.
But not all Prosecco is created equal!
There’s one thing you need to know about Prosecco and how to snag the perfect bottle for the holidays: Learn to seek out the DOC and DOCG labels.
When shopping for Italian wine, it is very important to familiarize yourself with the DOC and DOCG labels. DOC stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata or controlled designation of origin. DOCG stands for designation of controlled and guaranteed origin. Both of these confirm the bottle’s status as true Prosecco. Like Champagne in France, Prosecco is a protected class of wine in Italy. For something to truly be considered Prosecco, it must be made from grapes in a very specific region of Italy.
Both of those labels are easily identifiable on the top of the bottle. If you see either of one, you’re typically good to go!
If you don’t want to search the internet or your local store trying to find a DOC or DOCG Prosecco, we are happy to ship our favorite Prosecco right to your doorstep. Just check out our shop – It’s that easy!
Remember, Prosecco pairs nicely with a full meal but it’s also great with an aperitivo before dinner.
We created our Aperitvo Box for exactly this reason. Sip on the perfect bottle of Prosecco and snack on small bites like citrus olives and crunchy wine knots to transport yourself to an Italian cafe.
We hope you bring a little bit of Italy into your home this holiday season through our curated items and quarterly membership club. And maybe all this prosecco will inspire you to join our travel partner, The Table Less Traveled, on their Heart of Italy tour next year to wine and dine with chefs, home cooks, and dear friends all over Italy.