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Vintage: ~
Price Range: $15
Producer: Clara Carpene
Region & Country: Valdobbiadene, Italy
Grape Variety: Prosecco
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 9/12/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 9/13/2009
Appearance: Lots of bubbles; full-bodied and pale gold
Nose: Floral with tropical fruit scents; slight scent of peach and pineapple
Taste: Very light and clean; there are hints of tropical fruits and you can taste the pineapple; good amount of bubbles - not harsh
Finish: Soft perfume on the palate; slightly creamy
Overall Impression: You gotta love a wonderful Prosecco and this was definitely one of them. It was very exotic with the tropical tastes and scents. It was delicious with a great finish.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: N/A
Price Range: $16
Producer: Bisol
Region & Country: Valdobbiadene, Italy
Grape Variety: Prosecco
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: In Fine Spirits, Chicago, IL - 4/5/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 4/5/2009
Appearance: Very bubbly & brilliant; straw yellow
Nose: Fruity and floral scent; lite, yet has that bubbly sharpness
Taste: Green apple and pear; crisp and clean
Finish: Cherries and sweetness, but not too acidic
Overall Impression: Delicious! I don't think you can go wrong with some Proseccos. I would definitely get this one again. This is the perfect wine to bring to a Sunday Brunch with friends. Also, it has a great value, so you can't go wrong with that. It has the perfect combination of fruit, flowers and sweetness.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: N/A
Price Range: $12
Producer: WP SRL Crocetta
Region & Country: Montello, Italy
Grape Variety: Prosecco
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: World Market, Evanston, IL - 12/07/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 12/07/2008
Appearance: Light, medium bubbles and very pale gold
Nose: Fruity, yet somewhat chalky; scent of apples
Taste: Light, but dry; Sweetness is subtle
Finish: Sweetness stays; acidic - bubbles linger
Overall Impression: I think this Prosecco was reasonably priced. Actually, it was bought for about $9, so I think I got an excellent deal for the taste. I would bring this to your New Year's Eve party and get popular quick! The best part is that it's not overly sweet, not too dry. It's just right.
Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: ~
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