WINE: TOMORROW PRESENTATION OF THE 2013 VINTAGE OF BOTTEGA GOLD PROSECCO IN LONDON

Over the last decade, London has become a point of reference for the world of wine and is the nerve center where consumer trends are created. For this reason Sandro Bottega chose the British capital and invited the English specialized press, in order to give Prosecco the right recognition on an international scale.

The final objective of the Venetian producer is to slowly change the perception of Prosecco and to certify its profile as a "sparkling wine of great substance", which deserves to be equated with Champagne, in full respect of the elective peculiarities that differentiate the two products.

In this regard , Bottega presents the 2013 vintage of Prosecco Bottega Gold and at the same time begins the preparation process for the launch of 2014 and subsequent vintages . The limited availability will make them "limited edition releases" that will only be available to a few enthusiasts. In 2024, the 2015 and 2021 vintages will also be marketed, which the particular climatic conditions have made unique, giving exceptional organoleptic notes.

Bottega Gold Prosecco 2013 has an exclusive packaging, characterized by the Gold bottle enriched with golden crystals. It is a superpremium product that has a retail price of €250.

Sandro Bottega, president of Bottega Spa declares : “Wanting to extend the analysis to a hypothetical comparison between Prosecco and Champagne, some considerations must be made. First of all, Prosecco has a cost of growing the grapes, which is much higher than that of Champagne. Furthermore, the fermentation and winemaking process, considering the investments in energy and autoclaves, are no exception. Cava itself, which is a classic method, on average has a price in line with or even lower than Prosecco.”

The entrepreneur adds: “Bottega Gold is a Prosecco produced with methods and with care that make it unique and long-lived. Bottling in a protective atmosphere allows the wine not to have contact with oxygen and avoid oxidation, a real problem for winemakers all over the world. At the base, however, there are grapes from the hilly area with the highest vocation, with a dry extract equal to that of a Champagne. They are expertly processed by winemakers to obtain a unique product. It is characterized by the aromas of Golden apple, dried fruit and ripe fruit, and by its long, savory, soft taste without harshness. It is not contaminated by the long presence on the yeasts and by the cumbersome hints of bread crust. The result is a sparkling wine of great character, different from any classic method and capable of combining freshness and complexity."