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When opening a bottle of prosecco, remember it will behave far better and more predictably if it has been left to sit and chill for a few hours. Warmth and/or rough handling both make for an explosive cork situation, meaning more mess and waste. Fizz should go into glasses, not onto ceilings. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{
If you can feel the cork pushing to leave the bottle already, get a glass ready. Otherwise, with the bottle gripped in one hand, slowly pull up the cork with the other. It may be quite stiff at first – if so, alternate pulling and twisting motions – but as you go you'll start to feel the pressure from within helping you out. While often thought of as sweeter than Champagne, most Prosecco is dry or off-dry. What does brut mean in Prosecco?The term “brut” means that the Prosecco is very dry — or, in other words, that there is very little sugar left in the wine. VinePair’s Tasting Methodology: How We Rate Make sure you have your glasses ready and within easy reach. Then, take your bottle and remove the foil; there should be a tag or perforation line to make this easy and neat. From here on in, keep the bottle pointed away from yourself and anyone present, especially people's faces – about a 45 degree angle is good. With your other hand, untwirl the cage fastening. Uncover your thumb, lift off the cage and replace your thumb over the cork.