P is for Prosecco
Although it’s only ever referred to as ‘sparkling wine’ so could very well be Spumanti. Alfonso, the son of Don Achille, promises Spumante and fireworks on the terrace for New Year’s Eve. Anyway, this is the drink Elena and Lila and their dates toast New Year’s Eve 1958 with when Lila first experiences ‘dissolving margins’ – an existential crisis or just too many bubbles? We’ve all been there…
(My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante)