Astoria, Casa Vittorino Prosecco Brut Valdobbiadene, 2021

Paolo and Giorgio Polegato have been at the helm of Astoria for over 30 years, making spectacular fizz as one of the most successful Prosecco Superiore houses.

Their 40 hectare estate in Conegliano Valdobbiadene is almost 500ft above sea level and their grapes are grown, harvested and matured on site in the most innovative of ways. Glera grapes are grown to perfection and then hand-picked and sorted by keen eyes, ensuring only the best of the batch are included in the vat. The hand-harvested grapes are then fermented at low temperatures to preserve aromas, where finally the wine is moved into state-of-the-art pressurised steel tanks to gain its fizz.

The end result is a crisp, dry Prosecco with fine pearl bubbles and silky mouthfeel. The colour is a pale straw yellow with intense fruity aroma. Simply delicious.

"Pale straw in colour. An inviting nose with white peach and green apple immediately present, leading to subtle hints of apricot, white blossom and yellow apple too. The palate is packed with depth; those white peach notes and green apple return to the fore though now with slightly sweeter yellow fruits – Mirabelle plum and jasmine are all wrapped up in a lovely acidity with a very fine mousse. There is a real mineral streak, found in very few Proseccos giving this a real step up. Excellent!"
James, Wine Guru