Valdo Spumanti Prosecco Superiore NV

Prosecco was first produced in 1100 but it was made into a lightly sparkling sweet wine that was only consumed by the locals. Before temperature control, the grape variety, Glera, that is used for Prosecco ripened so late that the fermention would halt, the winemaker would bottle the wine and next spring the wine would restart the ferment in bottle.  Prosecco is totally different to Champagne in that it sees no oak ageing prior to bottling and is supposed to be consumed young and fresh.

Valdo Spumanti Prosecco Superiore NV

This wine fits perfectly into the stereotypical version for Prosecco as there is a core of acid running through the wine holding everything in a fresh and vibrant arena.  On first inspection I thought this was too light but as the wine warmed up it built in body and in flavours.  What it showed during that period was apples, pears with gun flint and spiced almond slowly which evolved in the glass.  For the money this is beautiful but I would like to see the flavours pop out at me a little more.  What this wine does show is you can make a brilliant and enjoyable wine with a price tag that is really low.

Alcohol: 11%
Price: $15
Rated: 84
Drink: Now
Importer: Basile Imports