Prosecco
Despite prosecco’s party reputation, MARY-THÉRÈSE BLAIR says it is seriously good.
In my experience, prosecco is not a class that judges are tripping over themselves to assess. Yet when judging finishes the space is full of good cheer, positive vibes and comments about the ever-improving quality of this light, bright sparkler. I have a theory (as always) as to why this is.
It’s easy to feel empowered about judging Champagne and other méthodes because they’re ‘serious’ sparkling wines that hold cachet and have laborious, time-consuming production processes. How does a seasoned judge get serious about what is fundamentally an easy-going wine? One that is relatively easy to make, quick to market, reasonably priced and phenomenally popular. Surely a wine can’t be fun, light, beloved…and ‘good’?
Well it most certainly can, and the results below illustrate the best prosecco examples equally split between the wine’s native Italy and new-world contender Australia. We invite you to pour a glass and enjoy without giving it too much serious thought.
