Cost: $15.95
Grape Variety: Prosecco
Category: Sparkling Wine
Location Bought: LCBO Vintages
Country: Italy
Region: Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Veneto
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Carpenè Malvolti
Alcohol: 11% Alcohol/Vol.
Description: Light straw in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose and a fine mousse.

Easy drinking Prosecco that’s DOCG and well priced. Can’t go wrong with this one.

Positives: This sparkling wine features pear, apple, pistachio, peach and limestone. Medium minus body with good acidity and a fairly long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Point: The winery was started in 1868 by Antonio Carpenè producing his Prosecco.

Drink now or over the next year on its own or pair it with ceviche.

Tasted: 14 Sept 2013

Best Buy

Score: 9/10, Value: 9.5/10 Total: 18.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+

LCBO: 727438