Wine Description
Made from 95% Glera (formerly known as Prosecco) and 5% Chardonnay grapes sourced from select vineyards around the hills of Conegliano. The first fermentation takes place after a brief maceration, which enhances the typical citrus and tropical aromas of the Glera grapes. These intense, fruity aromas are preserved through the second fermentation, which takes place in large temperature-controlled stainless steel containers.
Tasting Notes
Straw-lemon with a fine perlage, Zardetto Prosecco offers fresh, fragrant aromas of peach, citrus and tropical fruits. Delicately soft and harmonious on the palate, Zardetto Prosecco is extremely versatile: it can be enjoyed anytime, from important celebrations to last-minutes parties. Zesty and stylish, Zardetto Prosecco is the quintessential sparkling aperitif, and can be served alongside a wide array of foods.
Reviews
Wine Advocate - Issue #178/August 31, 2008
"The NV Prosecco Brut shows noticeably more character as its bursts from the glass with an engaging array of aromas and flavors. It comes across as generous and expansive on the palate, with excellent length and lovely harmony."
88 points
International Wine Review - Issue #14/ December 2008
“Light straw, 100% Prosecco with a rich mousse and aromas of apple and fennel. Rich creamy, and round on the palate with good depth and persistence on flavor. Crisp and lively on the finish.”
88 points
Wine Advocate - Issue #178/ August 31, 2008
Discovering Italy's Finest Wine Values
"The NV Prosecco Brut shows noticeably more character as its bursts from the glass with an engaging array of aromas and flavors. It comes across as generous and expansive on the palate, with excellent length and lovely harmony."
88 points
Wine Enthusiast - December 15, 2007
Buying Guide
"Here’s another terrific no-fuss Italian sparkler with a tight, tonic mouthfeel. There’s nice linearity and coherency to the aromas that recall stone fruit and lemon drop."
88 points / Best Buy
Wine Advocate - Issue #173 / October 2007
Exploring the Best of Northern Italy
"The NV Prosecco Brut exhibits citrus and spice tones on its medium-bodied frame, with excellent length as well as freshness. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2008."
88 points
Wine & Spirits - August 2007
Summer Sparklers
"Tiny bubbles lift the light, lemon impression of this wine; it lasts with a toasty, leesy flavor that's more oxidative in tone. An austere sparkler."
86 points
Wine Spectator - On Line - March 21, 2007
"Lots of apple and cream up front, medium froth and a clean grapefruit and mineral finish. Fun to drink."
86 points / Daily Wine Pick
Wine Spectator - April 30, 2007
Buying Guide
"Lots of apple and cream up front, with a medium froth and a clean grapefruit and mineral finish."
86 points
Business Week - January 8, 2007
Cuvées That Make The Most Of Comfort Food
"One of the finest widely available proseccos in the marketplace, this fresh, lively sparkler, a blend of 95% prosecco and 5% chardonnay, exhibits notions of orange rind, brioche, and honeyed grapefruit. Light-bodied, effervescent, and packing plenty of flavor in its delicate personality..."
88 points
Seattle Times - December 17, 2006
A Bubbly Companion
"This is an excellent introduction to prosecco; bone dry with lovely aromas of fruit, citrus peel and toasted almond. Note that Zefiro All'Ombra Dei Prosecco, the restaurant version of Zardetto, is the same wine in a prettier package."
Best Bets, Budget
imbibe - November / December 2006
Pop More, Pay Less
"Fun, fruity and flavorful, prosecco is made from a grape of the same name and fermented in stainless-steel tanks....prosecco offers good acidity and a refreshing quality that’s great as an aperitif or with a meal. It also makes a mean mimosa. Spumante on the label means the wine is fully sparkling, and frizzante means lightly sparkling."
Best Bet
Cheers - November / December 2006
Champagne & Sparkling Wines: Beyond Midnight
"Ripe golden apples with a clean and crisp presentation; the bubbles are tight and plentiful and it's just right with cold salads, desserts and soft cheeses."
90 points
Wine Advocate - June 2006
"One of the finest widely available Proseccos in the marketplace, this fresh, lively wine...exhibits notions of orange rind, brioche, and honeyed grapefruit. Light-bodied, effervescent, and packing plenty of flavor in its delicate personality..."
88 points
New York Times - June 21, 2006
Best Value
"Peach, apricot and floral aromas; dry and very refreshing."
Two 1/2 Stars
Wine Advocate - August 29, 2005 / Issue 160
The Great Wine Values of Leonardo LoCascio's Winebow
"One of the finest of the bevy of light-bodied, crisp, tasty Proseccos in the marketplace, this blend of 95% Prosecco and 5% Chardonnay is frothy, fresh, and savory."
88 points
The Wall Street Journal - July 9, 2004
Best Value
"Very clean and bracing, with a nice interplay of bubbles and minerals. A little nutty."
Very Good
Wine Advocate - June 30, 2004/ Issue 153
"This delicious Prosecco is a light, frothy, fresh, lively sparkling white wine with a touch of creamy sweetness...excellent fruit, freshness, and purity..."
88 points
Money - November 2003
A Perfect Case
"At this price, you can't NOT try it. A dry sparkler from Italy that's fragrant, heady and smooth..."
Wine & Spirits - August 2003
"Delicate floral scents over cinnamon spice seem to build right out of the light grape flavors. This sparkler is balanced..."
88 points
Wine Advocate - December 31, 2002/ Issue 144
Consistently Excellent
"...a bubbly, frothy, light-bodied, dry sparkler with a flowery / white peach-scented nose, ephemeral flavors, and a clean finish...all that a Prosecco should be."
89 points
Wine & Spirits - August 2002
"The sharpness of the acidity in this Prosecco keeps its lemon flavors dry and clean. It's a savory pour to spar with the sweet-salty goodness of prosciutto or thin-sliced Smithfield ham."
87 points
Wine Spectator - April 30, 2001
Best-Value Wines from Veneto
"Thick, full-bodied, with a bountiful honeydew character, light bead and fresh finish."
86 points
Wine Advocate - June 23, 2001/ Issue 135
Awesome Wine Value
"Readers looking for a super value in sparkling wine need search no further. This excellent, crisp, light-bodied, richly fruity, refreshing, effervescent, dry sparkler offers notes of citrus and bread dough in its pure, zesty personality..."
88 points
Bon Appetit - March 2001
Magnifico Mimosas
"Add Italian flair to this brunch drink with Prosecco, a usually soft, dry bubbly from the Veneto region. Some varieties are lightly effervescent (frizzante), but we like full sparklers (spumante) like Zardetto Brut..."
Wine Enthusiast - Holiday 2000
"...quite rich...lots of bright, lemony fruit flavors."
87 points
