Cheers–What about the bubbly?

This month is replete with cork-popping occasions, but enjoy sparkling wines year round. They’re a mighty match for both warm climates and fiery fare, which there’s no shortage of around here. Try a Prosecco, which hails from north of Venice, and this one is as romantic and easy as a slow float in a gondola. It’s snappy and dry with hints of pear, making it a perfect kick-off alongside cheese and olives or a fine accompaniment to tiramisu or almond cake. Prosecco is also the secret ingredient behind timeless cocktails like the fruity bellini and the vodka and lemon sorbet-based sgroppino. — M.H.R.