Astoria prosecco is produced in the Polegato family's historical Val de Brun vineyard, situated on 50 hectares in Veneto, Italy. Grapes are hand-picked in small batches to produce their 10 different wines. Astoria 2011 Prosecco (ON $13.95) is bright and well-balanced, with tiny bubbles and crisp fruit flavours. Made from 100% Glera, this wine would pair nicely with appetizers, seafood or creamy sauces. It also lends itself to a cocktail creation like the ones featured below.

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Verona Nectar

Ingredients

4 fresh blackberries

1/2 oz pure cane syrup

1 oz pineapple rum

1/2 oz pineapple juice

2 1/2 oz Astoria Prosecco

Method

Muddle berries and syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients, shake for four seconds and strain into a glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.

Mediterranean Cocktail

Ingredients

2 pineapple wedges
4 mint leaves
1 oz Elderflower liqueur
3 1/2 oz Astoria Prosecco

Method

Muddle pineapple wedges, mint and liqueur in a cocktail shaker. Strain into an ice-filled glass and top with Astoria Prosecco. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Recipes by Astoria Wines