LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2021

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Be among the first to toast two hot trends — sparkling and rosé wine — together: Italy’s brand-new export, Prosecco Rosé, is available now at the LCBO! Prosecco Rosé standards, freshly created in 2020, evolve Italy’s beloved bubbly into a must-have modern wine, ideal for aperitivo toasts and pairing with pizza or antipasti. The secret to its perfect blush is a gentle 60-day second fermentation with up to 15 per cent of premium red Pinot Noir grapes added to Prosecco’s Glera grape base. Prosecco Rosé DOC is consistently superb. Always dry, with soft and lasting bubbles, it adds a food-friendly hint of berry to Prosecco’s apple and citrus notes. Look for these wines in the sparkling wine section at LCBO.com or in-store — or in the chilled section, for impromptu dining and toasting! PROSECCO ROSÉ IS HERE —AND WE’RE TICKLED PINK

La Marca Prosecco Rosé DOC LCBO l 20799 l $19.95 Medium-bodied & Flavourful (D – 16 g/L) The signature blue label promises La Marca’s honeysuckle and lemon-zest nose and apple-pear palate; this rosé’s strawberry and cherry notes pair well with Thai noodles or curry, or desserts like berry tarts or macarons.

Juliet Prosecco Rosé DOC LCBO l 20979 l $14.95 Medium-bodied & Flavourful (D – 13 g/L) This full-bodied wine opens with a floral- bouquet aroma and tastes of ripe peach, berry and passion fruit, with a crisp and clean finish. Its perfect companions are a crisp plate of fritto misto or a seafood salad.

Ruffino Prosecco Rosé DOC LCBO l 20896 l $16.95 Medium-bodied & Flavourful (D – 17 g/L) Full of fruity strawberry and tree-fruit notes, yet still citrus-crisp and lightly spicy on the finish, this intensely coloured rosé is stunning with seafood crudo, ceviche or sushi, and with roasted or grilled chicken.

Bottega Prosecco Rosé DOC Spumante Brut LCBO l 20995 l $17.95 Medium-bodied & Flavourful (D – 11 g/L) The scent of wild strawberries and just a hint of fresh rose petal layer atop peach-blossom aromas and citrus and tree-fruit flavours. Pour this fresh, vivid wine alongside Caprese salad, vegetable risotto or sushi.

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