The Prosecco-serving trend you’re going to want to do at your next party (2024)

FAQs

How should you serve Prosecco? ›

Prosecco should be serve chilled between 6 and 8 degrees.

So what is the ideal glass for Prosecco? Not the cup nor the flûte, as is often mistakenly thought. The ideal glass is a stemmed glass with a shape that could be described as "diamond".

Anyone who's tasted Prosecco can give you the answer – it's a friendly, fruit-forward, unpretentious, and incredibly drinkable wine. It probably helped that most Prosecco is 'extra dry', so one level sweeter than 'brut' sparkling wine.

Mix one part crème de cassis with 1 tbsp lemon juice and top with three parts prosecco. Skewer a couple of blueberries onto a sprig of thyme and drop into the glass to serve.

Traditionally, a standard glass of Prosecco is about 5 ounces or 125ml. However, some people may prefer larger or smaller servings. In conclusion, Prosecco is a popular sparkling wine that is enjoyed by many.

Some necessities you'll need: Many bottles of Champagne/Prosecco/Cava: Plug your numbers into this drink calculator for a rough estimate, and tally up at least 1 bottle for every 1.5-2 guests if the mimosa bar will be the piece de resistance of your party.

A typical-strength 125ml glass of prosecco has around 1.5 units of alcohol. So, over a week, drinking more than a bottle and a half of prosecco in total would put you above the UK Chief Medical Officers' (CMO) low risk drinking guidelines, of drinking less than 14 units a week.

Usually, champagne is a little more luxurious, so it can run a little pricier (usually $30 to $150 or more). Prosecco is a delicious option for the budget-conscious (between $10 and $40) – but higher-end proseccos can get expensive, as well.

Is Prosecco a classy drink? ›

DOCGs are generally considered to be the most prestigious wines in the country, and this also holds true for Prosecco.

The science? The bubbles make the alcohol get into our bloodstream and stomach quicker leaving us inebriated in less time. The gas from the alcohol fills our stomach and subsequently pushes the alcohol into our intestines at a faster rate than a less bubbly drink does.

Prosecco is best served chilled—between 40 and 45℉. If you have an hour or two to spare, a refrigerator is typically kept at or around 40℉ and will get your Prosecco to the ideal temperature in no time. Celebrating spontaneously? You can quickly chill your Prosecco in an ice bucket with water and ice.

And in Italy in general, it's more likely than not that sparkling wine like Prosecco will be served to you in a white wine glass. And that's a good thing! When poured in a narrow vessel, the tighter diameter of the aperture impedes the aroma of the wine (because it doesn't allow the wine to breathe properly).

With its light, fruity and fizzy taste, this wine makes the perfect accompaniment for all kinds of everyday dishes or those special occasions when you need a celebratory toast. Whether you sip it straight or blend it with some juice to make a co*cktail, this wine will delight you with its aroma and flavor.

Prosecco tastes best when served at between 6 and 8⁰C, and the only way to achieve this temperature is by placing it in the fridge or in a wine cooler. For long term storage, the environment should be cool but not too cold - and should be dark.