How to serve Prosecco the right way

Summer is the season of outdoor toasts, sunset aperitifs and dinners under the stars. To fully enjoy these moments, choosing an excellent Prosecco is not enough: knowing how to serve it correctly is just as important. Temperature, glassware, the way the bottle is opened and even the serving ritual can influence aromas, perlage and the overall tasting experience. In this guide, discover how to serve Prosecco in summer to enhance every nuance, with Masottina’s expert tips.

 

The Ideal Prosecco Serving Temperature: Between 6°C and 8°C

Temperature makes all the difference. Serving Prosecco too warm can compromise its freshness and liveliness; serving it too cold, on the other hand, can mute its aromas.

The perfect balance is between 6°C and 8°C, allowing the wine to fully express its fragrances, minerality and fine perlage.

A few tips:

• Store the bottle in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
• During tasting, keep it chilled in an ice bucket filled with ice and a little water, ensuring an even cooling process.

 

How to chill Prosecco quickly

If time is running out and you have forgotten your favourite Masottina Prosecco bottle outside the fridge, you can cool it down quickly by filling an ice bucket with water, ice and a handful of coarse salt. Salt lowers the freezing point of water, speeding up heat exchange: in around 10–15 minutes, your Prosecco will reach the ideal serving temperature.

With this simple trick, even unexpected situations can become moments of pleasure and style, perfectly aligned with the Masottina experience.

 

The right glass for Prosecco? The Tulip Glass, not the Flûte

The traditional flûte has long been considered the ideal glass for sparkling wines. Today, however, many sommeliers prefer the tulip-shaped glass, which, thanks to its shape, allows aromas to develop more fully while preserving the wine’s effervescence.

Looking for an even more spectacular effect? Try the branded Masottina Sparkle glass, featuring the seven breaking points: small engravings on the base that encourage the formation of continuous, regular bubbles, creating a fine and spectacular perlage with every sip. You can find it in our exclusive Sparkle R.D.O. Ponente Gift Box, available in the Masottina Wine Club!

 

 

How to open and pour Prosecco

Opening the bottle is part of the pleasure.

Avoid the classic “pop”: open the bottle with delicacy and elegance, gently guiding the cork for a soft and controlled sound.

Pour the Prosecco by slightly tilting the glass, avoiding excessive agitation of the bubbles and preserving its effervescence.

 

Serving with elegance: the Masottina Ritual

Serving Prosecco well is a simple yet essential gesture. It highlights the quality of the wine, enhances the experience and expresses care towards those sharing the moment with you.

Set the table with attention, choose a bright and welcoming setting, and accompany the tasting with fresh, seasonal dishes.

With Masottina, every sip is pleasure, elegance and Italian identity.

 

Which Prosecco to choose for every summer occasion

Whether it is a ViaVenti Rosé Brut, with its delicate and brilliant pink hue that instantly brings a joyful touch, perfect for a lively poolside aperitif, or a Calmaggiore Extra Dry to share with friends during spontaneous evenings filled with freedom and lightness: every Masottina bottle knows how to set the perfect tone for every occasion.

For a dinner where every detail matters, choose ContradaGranda Extra Dry: it combines the delicacy of a thoughtful gesture with the freshness of a blooming garden. Refined and welcoming, it is the ideal companion for a toast that celebrates the beauty of shared moments.

If you love nature and its authentic rhythms, Costabella Brut Biologico is the perfect choice: its light, genuine and harmonious sip accompanies outdoor moments, elegant picnics and conversations beneath a pergola.

For a special occasion, let yourself be captivated by R.D.O. Ponente Brut: deep, luminous and full of character. It is the wine of intense emotions, enchanting sunsets and unforgettable evenings. A Prosecco that surprises, seduces and leaves a lasting impression, revealing the most elegant and profound side of our territory.

Every toast has its perfect moment. Every Masottina glass has a style to be experienced.

 

 

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