When is Prosecco not Prosecco? Riddle me this. When it’s a wonderfully kitsch and over the top bottle of pink fizz from well known producer Valdo – made with 30% Glera grapes, as used for Prosecco, and a majority of Sicilian – this makes for good depth of flavour and a longer finish than you might expect. It’s a little more frizzante than usual and would make a marvellous palate tingler before a rich Italian feast. Plus, it looks like a design by Versace! I award it 17.5 points.

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About this Vineyard

Valdo is one of the founding names in Prosecco, established as Societa Anonima Vini Superiori – the very first sparkling wine house in Valdobbiadene. The Bolla family acquired it, renaming it Valdo in tribute to its beloved homeland, and three generations later this family-run producer remains a benchmark in the Prosecco world. Set in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills – a UNESCO World Heritage Site just half an hour from Venice – the winery is celebrated for its iconic Marca Oro line, one of the most popular Proseccos in all of Italy.

About The Author

I’m Rosalind and I’m here to talk to you about Rosé. Whether it’s your first choice or your last on a wine list, this site is for you. After years of writing about and tasting wine, there is something truly special to me about the pink stuff. On the Rose Report, I write reviews of the best Rosé Wines. You can find out more about me HERE.