Perlage "Barcarretto" Prosecco Frizzante 187mL

Perlage "Barcarretto" Prosecco Frizzante is a single-serve 187mL sparkling wine from the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, bottled in the frizzante style that sets it apart from fully sparkling Prosecco spumante. Unlike metodo Charmat Prosecco, which undergoes high-pressure secondary fermentation, frizzante ferments under lower pressure to produce a softer, more delicate perlage — the fine bubbles that give the wine its refreshing lift without aggressive carbonation. Perlage sources Glera grapes from hillside vineyards in the Prosecco DOC zone, where the region's cooler nights preserve the natural acidity and aromatic freshness that define the style. The Perlage estate has been producing sparkling wine in the Veneto since the early twentieth century, working with Glera vines planted on the region's characteristic calcareous clay soils. The grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed before fermenting in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, a method that preserves the bright fruit aromatics central to Prosecco's appeal. The secondary fermentation that creates the wine's effervescence happens under lower pressure than traditional spumante, resulting in the softer, more ephemeral bubble structure that marks frizzante wines. The winery bottles without filtration to retain textural weight and aromatic complexity, letting the wine speak for itself without polish. The wine pours a pale straw yellow with a fine, persistent perlage that carries scents of ripe apple and apricot to the nose. On the palate it is fresh and long, with a core of pear flavor balanced by crisp acidity and a clean, dry finish. The lighter carbonation makes it more versatile at the table than fully sparkling wines — pour it with prosciutto and melon, fresh mozzarella, or grilled summer vegetables. The 187mL format is perfect for a glass with lunch on a weekday or for packing into a picnic basket without the commitment of a full bottle, making it an ideal choice for solo enjoyment or outdoor pours. In stock at Off Premise in Lincoln Park.