National Prosecco Week Starting June 11

The Prosecco DOC Consortium, the entity that oversees production and quality of the hugely popular Italian sparkling wine, announced the participants for its National Prosecco Week Masterclasses and Prosecco & Pizza Competition, taking place June 11-16. These events will take place throughout the United States—New York, San Francisco, Miami, Denver, and Chicago.

The Masterclasses, led by well-known wine experts in each city, will focus on teaching and showcasing Prosecco’s food pairing versatility with various dishes. In addition to celebrating the sparkling wine, presenters will also discuss misconceptions about the Prosecco category and how to recognize—and enjoy—authentic Prosecco.

Masterclasses | Location & Wine Experts

June 12: New York City; Black Barn with Sarah Tracey
June 12: Chicago; The Gage with Mary Ross
June 12: Denver; Tavernetta with Zachary Byers
June 13: Miami; Sushi Garage with Lyn Farmer
June 13: San Francisco; 54 Mint with Tim Marson, MW

Prosecco DOC will also host a Prosecco & Pizza Competition for industry professionals only at Ribalta pizzeria on June 11th . Four pizza makers (pizzaioli) will compete in front of a panel of five judges, which will include journalists, food influencers and widely respected pizza experts. The judges will evaluate the quality of each pizza and will select which one perfectly pairs with Prosecco.

Contestants Pizzaioli

Pasquale Cozzolino, Ribalta
Steve Spinelli, Porta
Josh Johnston Jordan Floyd, Barboncino
Flavio Garelli, Cacio e Vino

Judges

Rosario Procino
Hidy Chang
Sarah Tracey
Charles Scicolone
Morgan Raum

The Prosecco DOC Consortium is also thrilled to announce the producers who are participating in National Prosecco Week.

Astoria
Cà di Rajo
Castello di Roncade
Fantinel
La Marca
Mionetto
Piera Martellozzo
Serena Wines
Valdo
Villa Sandi
ZONIN

During National Prosecco Week, Prosecco DOC is hosting nationwide restaurant promotions such as Prosecco ‘by the glass’ specials and limited-edition Prosecco and pizza pairings, as well as various retail promotions for the public. Consumer parties will also be held in these cities in celebration of the famous Italian sparkler.

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