The Independent Prosecco Brut
Pour it and you get that soft hiss of fine bubbles, a wash of white peach and green apple, and a finish so clean it basically resets your whole evening. This is your easy yes. The bottle you pop when the news is good, when the news is nothing, or when it's simply half past wine and the night needs a little fizz. It's light on its feet at 12%, so you can keep the glass topped up without the room starting to spin. Friday on the balcony or a random Tuesday, it shows up ready.
First sniff is all orchard. Ripe pear, white peach, a squeeze of green apple, and a little white-flower thing in the background like honeysuckle. The bubbles are soft and frothy rather than sharp and aggressive, the way Prosecco rolls because it's made in big tanks under gentler pressure than Champagne. On the palate it's bright and juicy with just a whisper of sweetness rounding the edges, then the acidity snaps it dry again and leaves your mouth watering for the next sip. Nothing heavy, nothing to overthink. Just fruit, fizz and a clean exit.
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Where it's from
It's from Italy's northeast, the Prosecco home turf spread across Veneto and Friuli, where the Glera grape does all the heavy lifting. Fun bit of trivia: until 2009 the grape itself was called Prosecco, then the Italians renamed it Glera so that Prosecco could become a protected place name. Translation, real Prosecco has to come from this corner of Italy and be mostly Glera, which is exactly what this is.
Good to know
- What is the price of The Independent Prosecco Brut?
The Independent Prosecco Brut is KSh 3,449 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does The Independent Prosecco Brut taste like?
Bright and fruity. Think white peach, pear and green apple, soft frothy bubbles, a hint of sweetness and a clean, crisp finish. Refreshing without being heavy.
- What is the ABV?
12%, so it's light enough to enjoy a few glasses over a long evening.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It leans dry with just a touch of fruit-sweetness on the edges. Plenty of bright acidity keeps it fresh rather than sugary.
- How do I serve it?
Ice cold, around 6 to 8C, in a wine glass or tulip flute. No ice in the glass, and drink it the night you open it while the fizz is still lively.
- What pairs with it?
Salty snacks, grilled prawns, charcuterie, samosas, light pasta. It also plays nice with nyama choma when you want something to cut through the smoke.
- Where is it from and what grape is it?
Italy, from the Prosecco region in the northeast, made from the Glera grape. That's the same grape that used to be called Prosecco before the name became a protected place.
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The Independent Prosecco Brut price in Kenya
Buy The Independent Prosecco Brut online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,449. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
