Prosecco is a big part of our American wine drinking culture these days. It’s been here for quite some time, but only in the last decade or so have we come to embrace this northern Italian bubbly. Whether it’s casual bottles from the larger Prosecco DOC or more focused offerings from the smaller Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), we’re enjoying this wine for brunch, lunch, dinner, or just ‘cause.

And since 2020, the region has entered a new pink category into the mix. With the addition of Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero in Italian) to Glera (the Prosecco grape), a new fruit-forward depth can be achieved in Prosecco Rosé.

We love Prosecco for its soft bubbles, its bright, lively, and laid-back personality — much like the wonderful people of the region it calls home — and, of course, for its reasonable price point. Ready for each and every drinking occasion this year may throw your way, here are 20 of the best Prosecco brands to drink in 2024.

The Best Overall Prosecco

Avissi Prosecco NV

This is one of the most affordable, quality-driven Proseccos we tasted. It’s made with grapes sourced from small plots across the Prosecco region and it’s a gem. The wine is soft and easy on the palate with good fruit depth, frothy bubbles, and just the right amount of sweetness.

Average price: $13
Rating: 90

Benvolio Prsoecco NV

There’s something to be said about an easy-drinking Prosecco that can please a crowd. It’s bottles like this — that can be enjoyed on their own or in a Mimosa — that make us love Prosecco so much. It has a delicate palate with light fruit flavors of honeydew melon and citrus.

Average price: $14
Rating: 88

Castello di Gabbiano Prosecco Brut 2022

Castello di Gabbiano has been making wine in Chianti since the 18th century, but has since traveled north to try its hand at making bubbly. This bottle has a balanced, rich, and creamy nose. It’s soft with deep fruit on the palate and soft bubbles.

Average price: $15
Rating: 90

Luna Nuda Prosecco Treviso NV

Luna Nuda is known for its wines in the Alto Adige region of northern Italy, so it makes sense that it also makes some Prosecco, a region just to the east, for its lineup . This Prosecco smells like freshly sliced pears and honeydew melon. The palate offers a nice texture with round fruit, soft bubbles, and good depth.

Average price: $16
Rating: 90

Voga Italia Prosecco NV

Voga is all about style. The bottle has a VIP-section design and the wine inside is crowd-pleasing all day long. It’s subtle on the nose and textured on the palate with a slight grip. Pour it in some flutes for a group toast or serve it in a spritz for your next aperitivo hour.

Average price: $16
Rating: 88

Le Colture Fagher Valdobbiadene Prosecco NV

In 1983, Cesare Ruggeri, owner of Le Colture, started producing sparkling wine after his family had been growing grapes in Valdobbiadene since the 16th century. Today, the family continues to carry on his legacy with bright and expressive Proseccos. This bottle has a mineral-driven nose with hints of lemon and lime zest. The palate brings active bubbles and more punchy fruit character.

Average price: $17
Rating: 88

Piccini Prosecco Extra Dry NV

The Piccini family has been one of the leading producers in Chianti since its founding in 1882. Now, the winery dabbles a bit in northern Italy, making wines like this extra-dry Prosecco (which has a touch more sweetness than the brut styles). It has a subtle nose, but the palate brings soft bubbles, bright citrus and apple notes, and a balanced finish.

Average price: $18
Rating: 90

Villa Sandi Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut NV

Asolo is a small, hilly DOCG in the Prosecco region — separate from the more well-known Valdobbiadene DOCG — located between Treviso and the Dolomites. This is an elegant Prosecco with a soft roundness and calm bubbles. On the palate the fruit has a slight depth and an even, mineral-driven finish.

Average price: $18
Rating: 90

Cupcake Vineyards Prosecco NV

The Cupcake brand is everywhere. Shoppers can find bottles from Sauvignon Blanc to Merlot across the U.S. market. The label makes wine in a plethora of styles and its Prosecco offering is a great option. It provides an impressive balance between sweetness, lively bubbles, and a nice acidity.

Average price: $18
Rating: 89

Villa Marcello Prosecco Treviso Brut 2022

Here we have an extremely affordable, everyday bottle of bubbly. The nose is subtle yet present, with aromas of pear and green apple. It has a soft, rich palate and fine bubbles. This can be your breakfast, lunch, and pre-dinner bubbly.

Average price: $20
Rating: 90

Adami Bosco di Gica Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore NV

Adami is one of the more well-known winemakers in the Prosecco region. Abele Adami is said to have been the first winemaker to present a single-vineyard Prosecco in the 1930s. Today, the winery showcases a long line of bottles that continues the legacy of showing the region’s sense of place. This wine was named after the forest that was once where the vineyards are now. It has a nose of overripe pear and a well-balanced palate, with bubbles that grip then release.

Average price: $22
Rating: 92

Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Di Valdobbiadene NV

You may know this producer from many wine shops across the U.S. It’s known for its easy-drinking and affordable Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige. Well, they also do a Prosecco from a few wine regions over in the Prosecco zone and the wine is on point. It’s soft, with a hint of sweetness balanced by firm yet comfy bubbles.

Average price: $25
Rating: 91

Andreola Aldaina al Mas Valdobbiadene Rive di Guia Extra Brut 2023

In the DOCG of Valdobbiadene, tucked into the hills of the Prosecco DOC zone in northeastern Italy, they have what’s called a rive system. A “rive” means commune and is used to showcase a village’s sense of place, and there are 43 different rives across the region. This Prosecco comes from Rive di Guia and is a shining example of how balanced and structured Prosecco can be. The nose offers bright wafts of citrus fruit and pear. On the palate, it’s a seriously balanced wine with an angular acidity, great concentration of fruit, and a mineral finish.

Average price: $26
Rating: 93

Andreola 26°I° Valdobbiadene Rive di Col San Martino Extra Brut 2023

We’re listing another bottle from Andreola because this producer is really showing what Prosecco wines are capable of. This bottle comes from the Rive di Col San Martino commune. It’s terrific with a nose of freshly sliced pears, herbs, and honeydew melon. The palate is focused with a rich texture and active bubbles.

Average price: $26
Rating: 92

Adami Vigneto Giardino Valdobbiadene Rive di Colbertaldo Asciutto 2022

Adami is known for making the first single-vineyard Prosecco in 1932 — and this bottle is made from the grapes of that same vineyard. The nose is subtle with a sweet pop on the palate that brings notes of candied peaches.

Average price: $26
Rating: 90

Bortolomiol Motus Vitae Brut Millesimato Valdobbiadene Prosecco 2022

The Bortolomiol winery, currently run by sisters Maria Elena, Giuliana, and Luisa Bortolomiol, is revered for carrying on the legacy of founder, Giuliano Bortolomiol, who is thought to be the first to produce a brut Prosecco. This brut bottle has bright fruit notes and lively bubbles, resulting in a nice contrast between acidity and fruit.

Average price: $36
Rating: 90

The Best Prosecco Rosé

90+ Cellars Lot 197 Prosecco Rosé 2023

Rosé Prosecco officially became part of the DOC in 2020. It’s always a blend of Glera (the Prosecco grape) and Pinot Noir. This pink bottle of bubbly is one of the most solid Prosecco rosés on the market. It has active bubbles that help cleanse the palate. It has nice fruit depth from the Pinot Noir and finishes with a pop of candied strawberries.

Average price: $12
Rating: 90

Valdo Marca Oro Prosecco Rosé 2023

The Bolla family began making sparkling wine for the urban markets in the late 1930s. The first bottle of sparkling it made, Marca Oro, is still in production today. When the DOC officially added rosé to the Prosecco category it made sense for them to add a pink bubbly to the iconic title. Aromas of tart and candied strawberries fill the nose. The palate is balanced and subtle with a soft fruit texture and fine bubbles.

Average price: $16
Rating: 88

Montinore Estate Vivacé Prosecco Rosé 2022

Montinore has been certified biodynamic since 2008 and is on a mission in Oregon to spread the word of sustainability. This is their pink Prosecco, made in collaboration with an organic producer in northeastern Italy. The bubbly rosé has notes of ripe strawberries and slight hints of herbs on the nose. It has a soft, round palate with a nice dose of minerality for refreshment.

Average price: $19
Rating: 92

Viarae Prosecco Rosé NV

Not only is actress Issa Rae iconic, but so is her wine. She first launched Viarae Prosecco in 2023, and this year the “Insecure” star dropped a follow-up Prosecco rosé. The wine, made with 88 percent Glera and 12 percent Pinot Noir, pops out of the glass with aromas of citrus, peach, and honeysuckle. The palate offers red berry notes of strawberries and raspberries lifted by vivacious bubbles.

Average price: $20
Rating: 89

FAQ

What is Prosecco?

Prosecco is a sparkling wine made in northeast Italy, specifically from the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine regions. The wines are mostly crafted from the Glera grape, which is required to make up at least 85 percent of the wine. Winemakers in the region use the Charmant method, also known as the tank method, to impart the wine’s signature bubbles.

How much is a good bottle of Prosecco?

While Prosecco prices can range, we recommend seeking out a bottle around at least $12.

Is Prosecco dry or sweet?

While often thought of as sweeter than Champagne, most Prosecco is dry or off-dry.

What does brut mean in Prosecco?

The term “brut” means that the Prosecco is very dry — or, in other words, that there is very little sugar left in the wine.

VinePair’s Tasting Methodology: How We Rate

Throughout the year, VinePair conducts numerous tastings for our popular Buy This Booze column and wine and spirits reviews. Our mission is to offer a clear, reliable source of information for drinkers, providing an overview applicable to day-to-day buying and drinking.

In alignment with our reviews mission, we believe in purposefully tasting all products as our readers typically would, with full knowledge of the producer, the region, and — importantly — the price. Tastings are therefore not typically conducted blind.

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