10 Best Prosecco Brands, According to Experts

An excellent value, this sparkler has generous notes of yeast and brioche that give way to zesty citrus notes and subtle floral aromas. This wine also features excellent bubble texture, allowing it to hold its own as a straight sipper, as a companion to light fare and even in your favorite sparkling wine cocktails like the Aperol Spritz or French 75.

Rosé lovers worldwide rejoiced when Prosecco Rosé was officially launched in 2020. There are a few additional rules that producers have to follow for Prosecco Rosé: they must contain 10-15% Pinot Noir in the blend, and they will have a vintage year labeled ‘Millesimato’ — 80% of the grapes have to be harvested within that year.

If you want to taste a classic Prosecco Rosé, Ruffino is lovely. It has notes of some floral aromas — think, rose petals — and fresh strawberries on the palate.

One of the reasons for Prosecco’s rise in popularity is the fact that, as a category, it’s all pretty affordable. But, when I find a good bottle for just over $10, that’s a true cause for celebration. Belletti Prosecco is exclusively available at ALDI (and sold via Instacart). The grocery chain can secure some excellent wines and offer them for incredible prices. I don’t think there’s a better deal on Prosecco to be found, so stock up on this.

Caposaldo Prosecco is a light, smooth, easy-drinking sip, and it is in the less-sweet Brut style, which many experts prefer to use in cocktails and punches. Especially since orange juice (or peach puree if you’re making a bellini) has a natural sweetness, combining it with a wine on the drier side will create a balanced drink that’s not cloying.

For a party, why not try mini bottles? They’re adorable and also great as favors for guests to take home. Mionetto is an iconic Prosecco brand, and their single-serve bottles come in both Brut and rosé styles. A super fun option is to serve each mini bottle with a straw for easy sipping (and less glassware to wash after your soiree!).

For celebrations, take the toast over-the-top with one of the most festive bottle options: Bottega Gold. Served from a bright, sparkly, laminated gold bottle, nothing says ‘cheers’ like a pour of this luxe wine.

The Cinzano family has been making Prosecco for 260 years, and they also make vermouth, one of the key ingredients in the currently trending Negroni Spagliato. Cinzano’s parent company is the producer of Campari and Aperol, the two predominant liqueurs used for spritzes, so adding this bubbly option is a natural fit.

Prosecco Superiore is a category that represents the highest quality Prosecco, limited to a small growing area that’s considered to be the best in the region. Rather than simply delivering on freshness, fizz and fun, Prosecco Superiore wines have more complexity and show more nuance of the terroir. Cartizze (car-TEET-say) is a tiny hilly area considered the most prestigious place for Prosecco grapes to grow. This bottle is intense, rich and totally worth the splurge.

This is a great one for all the natural wine nerds in your life. “Col Fondo” refers to a style of Prosecco that is fermented in the bottle, giving it a gentle fizz and a slightly cloudy appearance. This means that there will be a slight amount of sediment, which depending on how much of a problem that is for you can either be separated by decanting or allowed to remain in your glass.

Prosecco is traditionally served before the meal for aperitivo to open up the appetite. However, more and more wine lovers have been enjoying it all through the evening with each course. Villa Sandi Prosecco Superiore has enough depth and acidity to pair well with a range of versatile dishes, from the antipasto to the pasta and even the main entrees – try it with fish!