• Archive: Italy: Veneto: Sparkling

    Adami

    NV Prosecco Treviso Brut Garbèl ($15). A pretty, frothy mouthful of lush peach and apricot, crisp nectarine and a touch of dried fig. Easy to like and affordably priced. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2011-10-27)

    NV Prosecco Garbel ($15). Juicy, sweet apple, herbs and mineral notes mingle on a medium-bodied frame, picking up orange zest along the way to an off-dry finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 02/08)

    Canella NV Prosecco Extra Dry ($17). I liked this one — dry, crisp, with loads of stony mineral notes that support fresh apple and orange blossom flavors. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

     

    Conte Loredan Gasparini NV Prosecco Brut Venegazzu ($12). Crisp apple and mineral mingle with ripe pineapple, picking up a creamy note through the pretty finish. Ready to drink now. (Italian Connection 10/07)

     

    Crocetta del Montello NV Prosecco Brut Presto ($9). Creamy lemon curd and pear flavors are frothy and easy to like. Slightly off dry finish. Ready to drink now. (Italian Connection 10/07)

     

    Maschio dei Cavaliere NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene ($19). Spicy, candied ginger aromas introduce pretty melon and juicy citrus flavors that linger on the fresh finish. Easy to like! Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 08/07)

     

    Mionetto Sergio Extra Dry “MO” Prosecco ($19). Crisp and refreshing, offering juicy green apple and mineral character. Very nice. Wonderful as an aperitif and good paired with shellfish or fresh cheeses. Ready to drink now. (Robyn’s Picks, 06/03)

     

    Nino Franco

    NV Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Rustico ($18) offers light floral aromas along with toasty, nutty notes, crisp pear and citrus character, and a slightly creamy, medium-bodied weight. Crisp finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2011-05-23)

    Soligo NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut ($14). Easy drinking stuff, with straightforward citrus and apple aromas and flavors that stay crisp through the finish. (Italian Connection 10/07)

     

    Zardetto

     

    NV Prosecco Brut Vino Spumante ($13). A mouthful of flavor, with ripe apple, vanilla, cream and a refreshing hit of citrus – all folding together on a fresh finish. Ready to drink now. (Italian Connection 10/07)

    NV Brut Prosecco di Conegliano ($11). Zesty citrus from start to finish here, with touches of toasted almond and fleshy melon. Easy to enjoy. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 04/05)

    Zonin

    NV Prosecco Brut ($15). Easy to like, with a touch of sweetness but not overly so, featuring fresh peach and pear flavors and a clean finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-12-28)

    NV Prosecco Brut Spumante Special Cuvee ($10). Really delicious and a great value, with pretty lemon zest and mineral accents to the crisp apple flavors and fresh finish. Ready to drink now. (Italian Connection 10/07)

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