With a pale color and hints of green, this prosecco boasts a fruit-forward taste reminiscent of green apple and wisteria. Notes of apple and pear blend with a refreshing lemon flavor and a touch of creaminess, all carried by delicate bubbles....
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With a pale color and hints of green, this prosecco boasts a fruit-forward taste reminiscent of green apple and wisteria. Notes of apple and pear blend with a refreshing lemon flavor and a touch of creaminess, all carried by delicate bubbles.
REGION
King Valley, VIC , Australia
WINEMAKER
John Coughlan
Size
200ml
Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol: 11.5%
FOOD PAIRING
Great on its own or shared with food.
WINEMAKING
Fruit is harvested in the cool of night to achieve a balance of fruit freshness and acidity. The wine is pressed and racked to stainless vats for fermentation. The wine is blended and the all-important secondary fermentation begins that gives the final bubbles. This second fermentation gives creaminess and texture to the blend, before it is transferred under pressure, complete with bubbles, to bottle.
AWARDS
2024 Cowra Wine Show - Gold Medal
2024 Australian Italian Varieties Wine Awards - Silver Medal
2024 Brisbane Wine Show - Silver Medal
2024 Cairns Wine Show - Silver Medal
2023 National Capital Wine Show - Silver Medal
2022 Adelaide Wine Show - Silver Medal
REVIEWS
Delicate fruits, crisp mouthfeel. Long palate and nice aromatics.
Australian Hotelier December 2024
Bright, light yellow with a vigorous cordon of bubbles, the aroma of egg-custard, nice and fresh, the palate straightforward, uncomplicated and fresh, with softness and drink-me-now charm, the finish soft but dry enough, and clean. Good value and true to type.
The Real Review October 2024
This pale wine has green hues and smells of green apple and flowers. It tastes of apple and pear with a refreshing hint of lemon and a smooth creaminess.
New Idea October 2024
A terrific, sub-$20 prosecco that delivers on a number of fronts. Brings a touch of savouriness to the familiar prosecco lemon-apple-pear combination with a lick of preserved lemon and quince. It's also textural across the middle palate, finishing with clean, brisk acid drive. Fab drinking enjoyment now.
Halliday Wine Companion 2025 August 2024
Aromas of green apple, bath salts, talc and just-ripe stone fruit. Crunchy on the palate, green apple, melon skin and punchy acidity rounds the wine out nicely. A smart drink. 91/100.
The Real Review February 2023
An explosion of lemons, so clean and pure. This prosecco sings with plenty of citrus charm and an almost sherbet-like zestiness. Chalky lemon, Golden Delicious apple and pear combine to release one energetic sparkling, finishing with a fine, smooth, creamy texture. 90 points.
Halliday Wine Companion 2023 August 2022
Aldi Wine Buyer Jason Bowyer's tasting notes: This prosecco is perfect on its own or mixed into a refreshing spritz, as it is fruit-driven with hints of green apple, pear and lemon. Pairs perfectly with antipasto plates for summer entertaining.
nine.com.au December 2021
Clear pale lemon with pretty citrus nose. Well balanced mouthfeel with a medium to long finish. 88 points.
National Liquor News December 2021
A prosecco brimming with the grape’s natural-born la dolce vita. Brisk bubble, equally brisk acidity and mouthfeel, running the gamut of lemon – lemon sorbet, lemon rind, a touch of preserved lemon, sweet fruit tingle – with appley acid crunch and so much energy! 90 Points.
Halliday Wine Companion 2022, August 2021
De Bortoli’s King Valley Prosecco is both a frequent crowd favourite and a critical darling, with more than a fair share of medals to its name. It pours light-toned and green in the glass, and smells and tastes like pears and lychees, with hints of vanilla and jasmine. A jolt of lemon pith and almost pineapple-like tang ups the refreshment factor substantially.
The 200ml ‘piccolo’ packaging comes in especially handy if what you seek is a quick glass or two on a quiet night in, or a couple of spritzes without sacrificing a bottle. Big things do, in fact, come in small packages.
delicious. DRINKS March 2021
Soft and easy drinking with lifted lychee-like aromas and peach fizz flavours.
Winestate Magazine October 2020
A lively citrus/lemon sherbet character on the nose with apple, floral, vanilla and toasty notes; apple lemon and pear notes on the palate, with a lemon zest finish; an enjoyable acid balance with a nice crunch to it on the palate; a lovely creamy texture; satisfying and fresh.
Wine & Viticulture Journal January 2020
I’m always drawn to the boat driving, scarf wearing 50’s styled movie star label. Fruit is sourced from the King Valley, it shows pithy lemon, some light talc with apple and nashi pear. It’s vibrant and lean, with a slight touch of sweetness in the finish.
Weekend Post Cairns November 2018
A cut above your average prosecco, this has a very fresh, aromatic, slightly floral aroma with a hint of muscat fruit, and is young and straightforward but pleasantly fizzy and quite delicious, with just a hint of sweetness helping the medicine go down.
The Real Review May 2018
Excited bubbles with a persistent bead. Expressive and fruity nose with plenty of pear, grape, white flowers, apple and light candle wax. Carries a little excess with the residual sugar giving some rounder, soft melon characters but still delivers with varietal freshness. Not quite reminiscent of sitting in Venice, but a well put together party starter: with or without the Aperol to make a spritz.
vinonotebook.com April 2018
"Northeast Victoria’s King Valley is becoming known as the spot for Australian Prosecco and this example from De Bortoli with its citrus, apple and pear flavours, fine bubbles and crisp finish helps explain why. Try it chilled by itself or with fresh seafood over the next year." 90 Points
Courier Mail - Brisbane January 2018
"Prosecco - very much a buzz word at the moment for those playing a fizz game. From the King Valley, here's another example of simple bubbles ready to please. Soft green apple and lemon peel are supported by a quick appearance from cut pear. Clean and crisp with a zippy finish. Simple pleasures." 87/100
www.qwinereview.com December 2017
"A clean, fresh, lively and crunchy Prosecco of accurate nashi pear, lemon and fennel personality, with a crisp finish that encapsulates all there is to love about King Valley Prosecco. The price is right, too." 90 Points.
2017 Tyson Stelzer Australian Sparkling Report and 2018 Halliday Wine Companion May 2017
CELLARING
Drink now or over the next 18 months
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Vegan and Vegetarian friendly
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