WTN - NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene - DOC - Brut - 12% ABV - Imported by Grappoli Imports in Alexandria. $12.99 at Pearson's in D.C. on sale.

I've never had Prosecco before, but based on the favorable reviews on this forum decided to try it. BIG MISTAKE!

This stuff is 'way too easy to drink. Small bubbles, slightly yeasty, citrusy aroma, citrusy on the palate, refreshing, not too sweet I'm pleased to say. I don't have Keith M's palate so sorry I can't do better than that. The bottle was empty too soon. Next time I'm in D.C. I'll buy a case.

Alan, PdV is the DOC- which producer?
Sounds good!

Bottled by Spumanti Gemin, Guglielmo Bortolomiol, Valdobbiadene, Italia. I'm a little over my head here, is that what you wanted to know?

Bottled by Spumanti Gemin, Guglielmo Bortolomiol, Valdobbiadene, Italia. I'm a little over my head here, is that what you wanted to know?

Yes, thanks, I think Bortolomiol is the producer (think Bortolomiol equals Heitz or Phelps, where Prosecco di Valdobbiadene equals Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon)

Bottled by Spumanti Gemin, Guglielmo Bortolomiol, Valdobbiadene, Italia. I'm a little over my head here, is that what you wanted to know?

Yes, thanks, I think Bortolomiol is the producer (think Bortolomiol equals Heitz or Phelps, where Prosecco di Valdobbiadene equals Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon)

If only Italian labels were so easy to decipher (and this one is less confusing than many) . . .

Bartolomiol is indeed a producer of Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, but the PdV that both Alan and I had was produced by Spumante Gemin which I believe was founded and is operated by Guglielmo Bortolomiol. I have corrected my other post to reflect this.

Label details aside, it looks as if Alan enjoyed the wine as much as I did--and at that price a case purchase would indeed be tempting. And, if you ever find some left at the bottom of the bottle (perhaps the second bottle?), I found it held together quite nicely for a second day. And Alan if you find another prosecco that floats your boat, give a holler, as I'm always looking to broaden my horizons and acquaint myself with new producers. Thanks for the note!

You found a good place to start, Alan

Prosecco is the name of a grape variety as well as the name of a style of sparkling wine made from the Prosecco variety.

There is nothing to stop a winemaker who uses Prosecco grapes to put the name Prosecco on the bottle, so quality,style etc can vary considerably, and indeed you can buy Prosecco by the glass from a beer-like pump in Italian bars.

But the DoC Valdobbiadene regulates Prosecco made in its area, and there is a smaller area inside which entitles the use of the Cartizze DoC which is considered superior.

There are indeed some cracking good Proseccos, especially if you get a Conegliano Valdobbiadene or Cartizze DOC.

Prosecco is the name of a grape variety . . .

True.

. . . as well as the name of a style of sparkling wine made from the Prosecco variety.

Not true, however. The correct name of the style (slightly sparkling) is "Frizzante" and can always be found on the label. (Fully sparkling Prosecco would be "Spumante".)

That many, many use "prosecco" as a synonym for frizzante — on both sides of the pond, btw — is another question. We should stick to the facts.

Michael,

most of the Prosecco we drink in the US is Spumante, not Frizzante. I don't know which the original post refers to, though.