Viarae 75
Shake 1 oz vodka, .5 oz lemon juice and .5 oz simple syrup and drain into a champagne flute. Top with 3 oz. of Viarae Prosecco and garnish with a lemon twist.
Cincinnati got a visit from President Barbie this week, as Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor, producer and writer Issa Rae, added a new title to her impressive resume: vintner.
Rae visited Kroger On The Rhine to promote her new wine, Viarae Prosecco D.O.C., now available at local Kroger stores.
Prosecco has long been a favorite of Rae’s, and fans of her hit Insecure know that her on-screen character, Issa Dee, also had a penchant for sparkling wine. She says that so many fans and friends asked for recommendations that she decided to create her own.
Viarae Prosecco is described as a crisp and bright sparkling white wine, with notes of florals and fresh fruits. It’s made with 100% Glera grapes grown in Northern Italian vineyards near Treviso by the La Marca collaborative, a group that knows a thing or two about Prosecco.
At the Kroger event, Rae took photos with fans as her Viarae Prosecco was served solo, as well as in several cocktails. One of the most popular with the crowd was the Viarae 75, her take on the French 75.
Rae is the second celebrity wine creator who has made a stop at Kroger On The Rhine, after Cincinnati native Sarah Jessica Parker debuted her Invivo X, SJP in 2022.
Viarae Prosecco is available now at Kroger and Target stores.