It is the unique that often intriques us. It lures us in and then it must taste good too and, oh, be well made too I suppose. But more often than not what attracts us to a wine is it's "je ne sais quoi" if you will. The Fratelli Adami have had us wrapped around their finger with their Prosecco "Sur Lie" since the day we met the wine. It is unlike regular prosecco in its more vinous-like flavors than the usual stone fruit tastes of many proseccos.
Sur Lie is bottle fermented and matured on the lees for approximately three months. This contact with the lees makes the wine more complex, nutty and a touch more serious than its counterparts. It is also just frizzante, not a full spumante which, again, lends itself to its uniqueness.
It's quite simply a more complex drink of prosecco than your run of the mill fruity likeness. The bubble is fine due to its frizzante nature and the flavors are toasty, rich and nutty. It deserves more than just some prosciutto e melon. Give this gal some cheese would ya!
Adami Prosecco "Sur Lie" 2009 $20/btl
