Italian Prosecco

Italy's sparkling phenomenon — from everyday fizz to the serious DOCG wines of the Valdobbiadene hills.

Prosecco DOC

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Veneto/FriuliOrigin
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The everyday sparkle — light, fruity, affordable (€5-10). Perfect for Spritz and casual drinking. Huge production area across northeast Italy.

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

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Treviso hillsOrigin
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The premium Prosecco — from steep hillside vineyards (UNESCO-listed). More complex, mineral, and age-worthy. €10-20. The "Rive" single-vineyard wines are outstanding.

Cartizze DOCG

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ValdobbiadeneOrigin
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The grand cru — from 107 hectares of prime hillside. Italy's most expensive Prosecco. Rich, peachy, elegant. A different world from supermarket fizz.

Col Fondo (Ancestral Method)

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TrevisoOrigin
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Natural, cloudy Prosecco — refermented in the bottle (not the tank). Slightly yeasty, complex, and increasingly fashionable. The "craft" Prosecco movement.

Asolo Prosecco DOCG

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TrevisoOrigin
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The quieter DOCG — from the Asolo hills east of Valdobbiadene. Less famous, equally good, often cheaper. Great value.

💡 Pro tip: Order prosecco at a proper bar or enoteca — the selection and knowledge are vastly better than at a tourist restaurant.

Where to start

Start with the classics, then explore the artisanal producers. Italian prosecco rewards curiosity.

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