Prosecco, the sparkling wine from Italy’s Veneto region, offers all the celebratory nature of Champagne without the hefty price tag, says Wine-Searcher.
Both great with food and delightful on its own, it is the perfect apéritif and party wine.
This year’s roundup of the best value Prosecco selections highlights not only the joy this wine brings but also the savvy shopping that can make your celebrations even more sparkling.
How We Pick the Best-Value Proseccos
To determine the top 10 best-value Proseccos, we use a simple yet effective method: we calculate the value for money by dividing the aggregated critic scores by the price. All wines in our selection boast impressive scores in the early-to-mid-90s. The most expensive bottle on our list is priced around USD 24, while the most affordable one is just USD 11. The higher the resulting value factor, the better the value, indicating more quality for your dollar.
Best-Value Proseccos on Wine-Searcher
1. Bellussi Prosecco Brut Rosé - Value Factor: 6.00
Bellussi Prosecco Brut Rosé takes the top spot. Known as the official supplier of the Venice Biennale, Bellussi has crafted a wine that is as artful as the event it supports. A blend of 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Noir, this wine is celebrated for its "shimmering flamingo pink" color and fragrant nose of fresh peach, pink pear, blossom, and violets. With a score of 90 points and a price of USD 15, it offers a fantastic value factor of 6.00.
2. Kylie Minogue Signature Prosecco Rosé - Value Factor: 5.35
Kylie Minogue's Signature Prosecco Rosé, made in partnership with Zonin Estate, blends 85% Glera and 15% Pinot Noir. It has received multiple awards, praised for its "intense fruity-powdery bouquet" and notes of strawberry, redcurrant, and lychee. With a score of 91 points and a price of USD 17, it boasts a value factor of 5.35, proving Minogue’s expertise extends beyond music.
3. Voga Prosecco Rosé - Value Factor: 5.29
Voga Prosecco Rosé is known for its innovative packaging and a blend of 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Noir. It has garnered numerous awards, including several silvers and a gold. With a score of 90 points and a price of USD 17, it holds a strong value factor of 5.29.
4. 2020 Zardetto Z Prosecco Rosé Extra Dry - Value Factor: 5.00
Zardetto Z Prosecco Rosé Extra Dry conjures the romance of a Venetian sunset. This wine offers "vivacious and lively aromas of nectarine, strawberry, and lily of the valley." Scoring 90 points with an USD 18 price tag, it earns a value factor of 5.00.
5. Wild Nature Prosecco Brut - Value Factor: 4.78
Wild Nature Prosecco Brut, with a pure Glera composition, reflects its commitment to the natural world. Each label represents a different creature found on the estate. With a score of 91 points and a price of USD 19, it achieves a value factor of 4.78.
6. Albino Armani Prosecco Rosé Extra Dry - Value Factor: 4.60
With 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Noir, Albino Armani Prosecco Rosé Extra Dry is backed by a history of 400 years of winemaking. This award-winning wine, scoring 92 points and priced at USD 20, has a value factor of 4.60.
7. 2022 Bisol Crede Brut - Value Factor: 4.50
Produced in Valdobbiadene, Bisol Crede Brut benefits from the clay-rich terroir. Falstaff describes it as having a "delicate and fresh nose of pear, green apple, and banana." With a score of 90 points and a USD 20 price, its value factor is 4.50.
8. 2022 Adriano Adami Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Dry - Value Factor: 4.13
Adriano Adami’s Prosecco, founded in 1920, offers "acacia and citrus blossom aromas" and notes of Fuji apples and quince. Scoring 91 points with a USD 20 price tag, it holds a value factor of 4.13.
9. 2022 Le Vigne di Alice 'Doro Nature' Brut - Value Factor: 3.60
Le Vigne di Alice's 'Doro Nature' Brut is described by Wine Enthusiast as having aromas of an apple orchard in full bloom. With a score of 90 points and a price of USD 25, it achieves a value factor of 3.60.
10. Villa Sandi Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Cartizze DOCG - Value Factor: 2.50
Villa Sandi's Prosecco, with a history dating back to the 1920s, offers "aromas of white stone fruit, white spring flower, and alpine herb." Scoring 90 points and priced at USD 36, it secures a value factor of 2.50.
The Effervescent Charm of Prosecco
All ten Proseccos in this list achieve scores of 90 points and above, offering sparkling quality without breaking the bank. With prices maxing out at USD 36, Prosecco brings a bubbly delight to every occasion, challenging Champagne’s reign. Life is indeed a bubble, a north-eastern Italian Glera-powered bubble.
Source: Wine-Searcher