Prosecco

I came to Prosecco late — not until I was in my 7s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it as a long drink with ice and the character was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's firmly part of…

Over the past year I've tried 7 different expressions of Prosecco, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the depth of flavour is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served with a splash of water, the differences are pronounced and educational. The best value wa…

I drink Prosecco roughly once a week and have done for 30 years. Not a connoisseur, just someone who enjoys it consistently. Served in a proper glass at room temperature after work it provides a reliable wind-down that nothing else quite replicates. The finish is comforting in its familiarity. I'm …

Something I've noticed with Prosecco: the season changes the experience significantly. In summer chilled it's lighter and more refreshing, the character sitting differently in warm weather. In winter the same drink served the same way feels richer and more substantial. I now think about Prosecco se…

Over the past year I've tried 40 different expressions of Prosecco, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the complexity on the palate is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served with a splash of water, the differences are pronounced and educational. The best…

After 4 years of drinking Prosecco I'm still finding bottles that surprise me. The category has more depth than it's given credit for by people who haven't explored it properly. Served chilled at its best, the depth of flavour continues to evolve in interesting directions. My advice to anyone start…

I expected more from this Prosecco given the price point and the hype around the category. Served with a splash of water as recommended. The nose was underwhelming compared to bottles at half the price I've enjoyed. The premium end of this market has a lot of marketing attached to it that doesn't t…

Prosecco has become my slow-evening ritual. Served chilled, no distractions, and you start to notice things — the finish, the way it develops in the glass. It's a drink that rewards attention in a way most don't. I've introduced a few friends to proper Prosecco and the reaction is always the same: …

After 20 years of drinking Prosecco I'm still finding bottles that surprise me. The category has more depth than it's given credit for by people who haven't explored it properly. Served in a proper glass at room temperature at its best, the depth of flavour continues to evolve in interesting directi…

I came to Prosecco late — not until I was in my 10s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it with a splash of water and the balance between sweetness and bite was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on…