PROSECCO
VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE
95 Ca’ dei Zago 2016 Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero Vigna Bastia (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore). This radiant sparkler opens with aromas of fragrant spring flower, white stone fruit and citrus. On the dry, vibrant palate, a creamy mousse accompanies yellow pear, ripe apple, lime and a saline mineral note before an almond close. Crisp acidity keeps it impeccably balanced and crisp. Ethica Wines. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.
abv: 11% Price: $40
95 Nino Franco 2018 Vigneto della Riva di San Floriano (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore). For full review see page 166. Editors’ Choice.
abv: 12% Price: $29
94 Ca’ dei Zago 2018 Rifermentato in Bottiglia (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore). This lightly sparkling wine—made by a spontaneous second fermentation in the bottle—has enticing scents of hawthorn, white peach and wild herb. On the dry savory palate, a light mousse and crisp acidity accompany ripe apple, Bartlett pear and a citrus note alongside a yeasty note of bread dough—delicious and quenching. Ethica Wines. Editors’ Choice. —K.O.
abv: 11% Price: $30
Foaming, vibrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant sparkler opens with delicate but enticing scents of fragrant spring blossom and. —K.O.
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