Afra Prosecco DOC Rosé Extra Dry Millesimato Organic

Glera and Pinot Noir from Veneto: certified organic, vegan, and sustainable winery Equitas

A pale pink that bears the name of a woman: grace, lightness and the most affectionate memory

Perlage's Afra Rosé

Afra is a Prosecco DOC Rosé Extra Dry Millesimato created in honor of Afra De Rosso, mother of the seven Nardi brothers and wife of Tiziano: her quiet dedication and love contributed to the birth of Perlage, and this wine preserves her most fond memory. The delicate balance of Glera and Pinot Noir translates into a Rosé Millesimato that embodies the essence of an extraordinary woman—wise, kind, and loving. The name "Afra," of Arabic origin and linked to the meaning of "whitish red," poetically evokes its nuances in the glass. Perfect for sharing as an aperitif, it invites conviviality with grace and lightness.
 
 
 

The roots of this sparkling wine lie in a very young denomination

Prosecco DOC Rosé is one of the most recent innovations on the Italian wine scene: the designation was officially recognized only at the end of 2020, after years of discussion within the Consortium. The rules are precise and strict—the vintage must be listed on the label, Glera must predominate, with a balance of 10 to 15% Pinot Noir vinified as red wine, and a minimum of sixty days of aging on the lees in an autoclave, double that of Prosecco bianco. A recent birth for an ancient idea: Pinot Noir has been cultivated in the Veneto hills for generations, and the encounter with Glera was simply the formalization of a dialogue that the region already knew well.
 
 
 

Technical Data

• DenominationProsecco DOC Rosé
• Typology: Extra Dry Sparkling Wine Millesimato
• Uve: 85-90% Glera, 10-15% Pinot Noir
• Reserved: Veneto
• winemakingGlera in white, Pinot Noir in red, blended to create a sparkling rosé. Refermentation in an autoclave for at least 60 days.
• Sugars: 13 g/l
• Soil: of alluvial origin
• Age of the vineyards: 10-20 years
• Breeding system: Sylvoz, double inverted
• harvest: manual and mechanical
• Service temperature: 8-10 ° C
• Certifications: organic, vegan, Sustainable Winery Equitas

Organoleptic Examination

Visual examination: pale pink, with fine and persistent perlage.

Olfactory examination: fruity and floral aromas, delicate and inviting.

Taste test: well balanced, creamy, harmonious, with the typical softness of Extra Dry supported by a pleasant freshness.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Afra Prosecco DOC Rosé

• THE APERITIF IT DESERVES: it is its natural vocation — serve it at 8-10 °C with a Lazio buffalo burrata, a few slices of Organic Smoked Irish Salmon and Culetti breadsticks: conviviality with grace and lightness.
• AT THE TABLE WITH SHELLFISH AND DELICATE RISOTTOS: its creaminess beautifully accompanies a risotto with Organic Carnaroli DOP rice from Baraggia e Organic asparagus, or a plate of steamed shellfish with Organic Amalfi Coast Lemon.
• WITH WHITE MEATS, FOR A BRIGHT LUNCH: perfect alongside a Free Range Chicken Breast with citrus fruits or a Biodynamic Veal Roast served lukewarm: the bubbles lighten the taste, the residual sugar tones down the more savoury notes.

The Producer: Perlage

Perlage is a Veneto winery founded by the Nardi family, pioneers of organic viticulture in the world of Prosecco. Along with vineyards managed according to organic principles, they also have vegan certification and the Equitas Sustainable Winery protocol, which extends their focus from the vineyard to the entire company management, including the people who work there.
 
 
 

Pairings

Perfect as an aperitif, or paired with white meats, delicate risottos and shellfish.
 
 
 

Food container

Store the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark, vibration-free place at a constant temperature. As this is an Extra Dry sparkling wine, it should be consumed young to fully enjoy its aromatic freshness. Refrigerate a few hours before serving and serve at 8-10°C in a wide glass, allowing the fruity and floral aromas to develop.
 
 
 

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