Italy — wine
Prosecco DOC / DOCG
Glera grape from hills northeast of Venice. Two quality tiers: Prosecco DOC (broad zone; Charmat/tank method; fresh, immediate) and Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (original hillside zone; Rive single-vineyard designation; Cartizze 107-hectare Grand Cru). Prosecco Col Fondo (ancestral method, naturally cloudy) is the artisan alternative. Prosecco now surpasses Champagne in global volume.
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Vintage assessments
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 83 | Good warm vintage. Prosecco's fresh, floral character maintained despite heat. Drink young. |
| 2021 | 85 | Good. Reliable quality. Extra Brut style (lower dosage) gaining traction alongside traditional Extra Dry. |
| 2019 | 87 | Very good Prosecco. Glera from Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG at quality heights. Cartizze subzone exceptional. |