Santa Margherita Prosecco is Italy’s most popular sparkling wine. It sets itself apart from French Champagne and Spanish Cava with its fruit-forward flavor.

It’s delicate and dry and has long-lasting, concentrated bubbles. Don’t forget about the wonderful fresh aromas of peach and apples – yes we love it too!

Above: Santa Margherita’s famed Prosecco grapes, grown on steep hillsides in the Veneto region of Italy. Click the grapes and head to our Facebook page – lots of excitement coming in the next few weeks!

Plans for dinner tonight?

This sparkling wine is excellent with both rich, salty foods or delicate fruit desserts. To the left, Pancetta & Pea Risotto – that’s our favorite pairing for our Prosecco. See and print our recipe here, or click the image.

Everybody have a great weekend!

 
Anybody need a great food and wine pairing?

As we’ve said before, the Santa Margherita Chianti Classico is a great asset for the colder seasons. Last week we mentioned some authentic Italian dishes that are simple to create and designed to perfectly pair with Chianti Classico. Take a look at the Steak and Polenta to the left… it’s as delicious as it looks! Click the image for ingredients, cooking directions, a printable recipe, and more pairings!

 
To the right, take a look at this wonderful picture taken at a prized vineyard in Tuscany, where Sangiovese grapes are grown for our Chianti Classico.

A great place to visit right?

And that is exactly what makes this contest so much fun.

So here’s a Citrus Shrimp Linguini that you will just love.

How do we know?

(Well, we sure did…that’s how it became one of our semi finalists!)

If you love this food and wine pairing, do not forget that there are more than two dozen others! And all of them want you to vote. You can vote for up to three of your favorites every day!

Cheers, everyone!