Part of the beauty of Prosecco is its freshness.  The bright, light, and fresh fruity characteristics make Prosecco a lovely wine to relax with after a hard day, celebrate a special event, or even ring in the new year.  While there are higher classifications of Prosecco (including Prosecco Superiore), the vast majority is merely labeled Prosecco, and come in sweetness ranging from Brut to Dry.  Hailing from the middle of the sweetness range, with 17.5-22 g/L of Residual Sugar, Cinzano Prosecco might be just Goldilocks to celebrate the New Year with.

[Disclosure: Cinzano sent me of this incredibly cool cocktail kit with some bottles of their wine.  We’ll be turning these samples into cocktails soon, so stay tuned!]

Sight:  A pale straw color

Smell:  Green apples and honeydew lead off with a hint of lemon and orange zest.

Sip:  Bright and light, it dances with excited bubbles across the tongue. Flavors of tart green apple and fresh lime come out. Hints of honeydew melon add another bit of complexity. The palate is dry.

Savor: The ending pops with a hint of citrus before relaxing into a more green apple note.

Cinzano Prosecco is fresh and delivers great tart apple notes.   Good elements of citrus keep things lively.  Simple, straightforward, and easy to drink, Cinzano Prosecco offers a nice flavor profile for an excellent price.

Verdict: Green Apple, Lime, Melon, Bright
Rating: 86
Price: $12 SRP [This bottle was received as a sample]
Veneto, Italy

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