Prosecco
CoreVeneto / Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Conegliano Valdobbiadene (DOCG), Asolo (DOCG)
Famous For
ABV11-12%. DOCG Prosecco Superiore can reach 12.5%.
Sub-styles
Tasting Notes
Green apple, pear, white peach, wisteria, acacia, light citrus, mineral. Frizzante (lightly sparkling) vs Spumante (fully sparkling). DOCG wines show more mineral depth and floral complexity. Col Fondo (unfiltered, bottle-refermented) adds yeasty, cloudy character.
Brand Guide
Well
Mionetto, Zonin ($10-14)
Call
La Marca, Ruffino ($14-18)
Premium
Bisol, Nino Franco ($18-28)
Top Shelf
Bisol Cartizze, Ruggeri Giall'Oro ($30-50). La Marca is the volume leader in the US — know it
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The Story
Veneto's sparkling wine, the engine of the spritz.