Bottega Sparkling Life Recipe

Chill bottle

Ensure the Bottega Prosecco (sparkling wine) has been chilled to 40–48°F (4–9°C). Place bottle in an ice bucket with ice and water for at least 20–30 minutes, or refrigerate for several hours prior to serving.

Prepare glass

Select a clean champagne flute or white wine glass. If desired, rinse with cold water and pour out to slightly chill the glass; tilt the glass and drain completely so no extra water dilutes the wine.

Open bottle

Carefully remove the foil and loosen the wire cage while keeping a thumb over the cork. Hold the bottle at a 45° angle away from people and slowly twist the bottle (not the cork) to ease the cork out with a quiet pop. Wipe any drips from the lip of the bottle.

Pour

Pour approximately 5 fl oz (about 150 ml) of chilled Bottega Prosecco into the glass. Pour gently down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation and obtain a steady stream of fine bubbles.

Garnish (optional)

For a subtle aromatic accent, twist a thin strip of lemon peel over the surface to express oils and drop it into the glass, or add a single fresh raspberry or a thin strawberry slice to float in the glass.

Serve

Serve immediately while the wine is cold and effervescent. Keep remaining bottle chilled in the ice bucket or refrigerator and consume within 1–2 days if re-corked with a sparkling wine stopper.

Use tongs or a small spoon to place delicate garnishes (raspberry or strawberry slice) to avoid warming the wine with your hands.

If serving multiple glasses, open bottles shortly before guests arrive to maintain effervescence and pour into pre-chilled glasses as needed.