{"id":7831,"date":"2021-05-30T23:24:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T03:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/?p=7831"},"modified":"2021-05-30T23:24:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T03:24:48","slug":"dining-traveler-sips-prosecco-rose-with-mionetto-ceo-enore-ceola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2021\/05\/dining-traveler-sips-prosecco-rose-with-mionetto-ceo-enore-ceola.html","title":{"rendered":"Dining Traveler Sips: Prosecco Ros\u00e9 with Mionetto CEO, Enore Ceola"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I love sparkling wines. All of them: Prosecco, Cava, Champagne, Sekt… the list goes on. There’s something about holding a flute with a beautiful effervescent wine that gets us in celebration mode. I recently attended a virtual tasting to sample Prosecco Ros\u00e9 DOC by Mionetto<\/a>, one of the best-known Prosecco producers. This special Prosecco is summer in a glass, with its pale pink color and hints of berries. Prosecco is a: “Denominazione di Origine Controllata” (DOC), meaning the production has to come from a specific region (Veneto<\/a> and Friuli Venezia Giulia<\/a>). Mionetto is produced in Valdobbiadene, in the heart of the Prosecco area, just north of Venice. I also had the opportunity to have a Q&A with the CEO and Managing Director of Freixenet Mionetto USA, Enore Ceola, to learn more about Prosecco and their new product, Prosecco Ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A \u2013 The launch of Prosecco Ros\u00e9 marks a new era for the Prosecco category and fans, and Mionetto is excited to be at the forefront<\/em>. Prior to the Prosecco<\/em> <\/em>Ros\u00e9<\/em> <\/em>DOC designation, Italian sparkling r<\/em>os\u00e9s<\/em> <\/em>weren\u2019t regulated, meaning winemakers had flexibility on varietals and winemaking techniques. The challenge here is consumers didn\u2019t know what to expect with every bottle they opened.<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a Prosecco <\/em>Ros\u00e9<\/em> DOC as an official designation provides a sense of security and reassurance for Prosecco and <\/em>Ros\u00e9<\/em> fans and consumers. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prosecco fans know what to expect with every bottle they open. You\u2019re drinking a wine that\u2019s made with a minimum of 85% Glera, which attributes to the wine\u2019s fresh and fruity flavors. Prosecco <\/em>Ros\u00e9<\/em> DOC is also made with a minimum of 85% Glera (the remainder of the blend is Pinot Nero), so you\u2019re getting similar flavor characteristics. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mionetto\u2019s flagship Prosecco DOC is 100% Glera (we\u2019re purists) and our Prosecco Ros\u00e9 DOC is a blend of 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Nero. This gives the delicate salmon color and red berry flavors! Mionetto\u2019s distinctive Prosecco, and now Prosecco Ros\u00e9, captures a feeling. You hear the pop of the bottle, pour yourself and friends a glass, and know that you\u2019re in for something fresh, fun, sophisticated, and distinctly Italian.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n A \u2013 Because Mionetto Prosecco Ros\u00e9 is so light, crisp, and refreshing, it pairs wonderfully with grilled fish, cheeses, and creamy desserts. It\u2019s also great on its own \u2013 poolside or rooftop sipping. It truly is summer in a bottle.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n A \u2013\u00a0Mionetto Prosecco is produced in the steep hills of Valdobbiadene, situated mid-way between Venice and the Alps. This picturesque locale is the capital of the Prosecco wine region and is particularly lush, cool, and sunny. If you have a chance to visit, you will create memories to last a lifetime, and taste the freshest prosecco along with the area\u2019s quality meats like Soppressa di Valdobbiadene and Prosciutto…<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A \u2013 There are a few key differences: region, grape varieties and production methods. Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine made primarily with Glera grapes and fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve Glera\u2019s freshness and aromatics. French Champagne can be made with any of the following varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and the wine is fermented in bottle. This is a much more laborious process which explains the higher price point. Spanish Cava, like Champagne, is also fermented and aged in the bottle, but the varietals are Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo. German Sekt is the lesser-known European sparkling wine. German Sekt is made using the tank method (like Prosecco) but can be a blend of any varietals. <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n A \u2013 There was a time when all sparkling wines were referred to as \u2018Champagne\u2019 but as consumers increase their wine knowledge, they\u2019re increasingly curious and exploring new categories, wines and pairings. While Champagne is commonly reserved for celebrations and special occasions \u2013 a festive wine if you will \u2013 consumers and wine drinkers are exploring alternate sparkling wines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspired by the Italian lifestyle, where sparkling wine is part of the daily culture, I wanted to expand the sparkling wine moments beyond special occasions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Given Prosecco\u2019s approachability (flavor and price) and sophistication, it allows wine drinkers to experience the luxury of sparkling wine with every \u2018pop\u2019 of the cork, on any given day. No occasion required. Prosecco allows consumers to experience this everyday luxury, which is why I often refer to Prosecco as \u201cchampagne in blue jeans\u201d. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I love sparkling wines. All of them: Prosecco, Cava, Champagne, Sekt… the list goes on. There’s something about holding a flute with a beautiful effervescent wine that gets us in celebration mode. I recently attended a virtual tasting to sample Prosecco Ros\u00e9 DOC by Mionetto, one of the best-known Prosecco producers. This special Prosecco is summer […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":7832,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[671,357,58],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7831","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-interview","8":"category-italy","9":"category-wine"},"yoast_head":"\n<\/a>
Q – What makes Prosecco Ros\u00e9 DOC unique?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Q – As the summer approaches, what kind of food pairings do you recommend with Prosecco Rose?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Q – For those dreaming of traveling back to Italy, can you recommend any highlights of the Prosecco region?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Q – What distinguishes Prosecco from other European sparkling wines such as Cava, Champagne or Sekt?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Q – Over twenty years ago, you introduced Prosecco to the USA. What inspires you to do this work? Beyond enjoying the Prosecco, what do you think consumers should know about the product?<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n