{"title":"Veneto Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eVeneto sits in northeast Italy and is best known internationally for Prosecco, though the region produces a genuinely wide range of styles beyond its sparkling wine. Glera is the grape behind Prosecco's fresh, fruity character, made using the tank method that locks in primary aromas rather than developing the toastier notes typical of traditional-method sparkling wine. Away from Prosecco, Veneto is also home to Bardolino, whose pale, delicate Chiaretto rose offers a lighter alternative to the region's fuller reds, along with Valpolicella and its richer, partially dried-grape Amarone style. If Prosecco specifically from its designated production zone is what interests you, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prosecco-region\"\u003eProsecco Region\u003c\/a\u003e narrows things down further. For the wider Italian range, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italian-wine\"\u003eItalian Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything else on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tosti-prosecco","title":"Tosti Prosecco NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTosti Prosecco\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fresh, lively Italian sparkling wine made from Glera grapes grown across the provinces of Treviso and Belluno. Delicate apple, pear and citrus notes meet a soft, gently rounded palate, with fine persistent bubbles and a clean, subtly bittersweet finish. Fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel preserves its bright fruit and elegant aromatics. Light, approachable and effortlessly celebratory, it is ideal served well chilled as an aperitif or alongside antipasti, seafood and lighter dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight straw yellow with sparkling reflections and a fine, consistent and persistent perlage. The scent is gentle and fresh, combining delicate aromatic notes with bright fruit. The palate is mellow and lively, balancing its characteristic fruit with a slightly bitter note and a pleasant, clean aftertaste. Made from Glera grapes, the wine undergoes slow fermentation in stainless steel at 16°C, followed by time on lees with frequent stirring to build personality, elegance and balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182008557935,"sku":"100038","price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/TostiProseccoNV.jpg?v=1785111898"},{"product_id":"mionetto-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superior-docg","title":"Mionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superior DOCG NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant, gently off-dry Prosecco made from Glera grown on the hillsides around Valdobbiadene. Green apple, pear and ripe stone fruit meet acacia blossom, wisteria and a light touch of honey, carried by a fine, persistent stream of bubbles. The palate is smooth and fresh, with lively acidity balancing its soft fruit sweetness before a clean, lightly floral finish. It offers a noticeable step up in depth and polish from everyday Prosecco, while remaining easy and welcoming. Serve well chilled as an aperitif or alongside prawns, baked fish and lighter pastries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made from 100% Glera grown on hillsides within the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG zone. The grapes are gently pressed and fermented without their skins before undergoing secondary fermentation using the Charmat method. Mionetto describes a luminous pale straw colour, a slender and persistent stream of fine bubbles, and aromas and flavours of green apple, acacia blossom and flowering wisteria. Made in an Extra Dry style, it contains 14 to 17 grams per litre of residual sugar and 11% alcohol. The winery recommends serving it at 6°C to 8°C and enjoying it within one year of bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuisine, 4.5 Stars \u0026amp; Top 10 Prosecco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A slightly deeper colour in the glass with aromas of apple and ripe stone fruit and a honey characteristic that gives a richness to the nose which carries through onto the palate. Lots of sweetness here, well balanced by the taut acid profile.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182010655087,"sku":"100103","price":179.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/MionettoValdobbiadeneProseccoSuperioreDOCGNV.jpg?v=1785107275"},{"product_id":"montalbano-bardolino-chiaretto-rose-doc","title":"Mont'Albano Bardolino Chiaretto Rose DOC 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMont'Albano Bardolino Chiaretto Rose DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara, the classic red grapes of Lake Garda turned into a pale, delicate rose, this organic Bardolino Chiaretto comes from Mont'Albano in Italy's Veneto region. Bardolino Chiaretto was one of the first Italian wine areas to be awarded DOC status back in 1968, and this bottling stays true to that heritage with a bright, dry style built for warm weather drinking. Expect fresh red fruit and a touch of citrus, with a crisp, refreshing finish that never feels heavy. At 13% ABV, it works equally well on its own as an aperitif or alongside light Italian dishes, from antipasti to seafood pasta.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat the winery says: Mont'Albano has farmed organically in northern Italy since the mid 1980s, and this Bardolino Chiaretto reflects that same commitment to organic practice, made from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grown around Lake Garda. Bardolino Chiaretto was among the very first Italian wine regions to receive DOC recognition, back in 1968, and Mont'Albano's version is a dry, food friendly rose with delicate fruit character. As with the rest of the range, the wine is bottled with sustainability in mind, from lighter glass to recycled label paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dhall \u0026 Nash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182027956591,"sku":"100609","price":107.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/Mont_AlbanoBardolinoChiarettoRoseDOC2023_35cacd16-923c-4f93-968c-66294638e169.jpg?v=1783920466"}],"url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/collections\/veneto-wine.oembed","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}