The Ten Best Proseccos for Aperol spritz of 2023

Aperol spritz is the most famous of the Italian aperitivo drinks. It is made with Prosecco, Aperol (a slightly bitter liqueur), and soda water. The combination of sparkling wine and soda water makes it a light and refreshing drink, while the Aperol gives it a unique orange hue as well as its signature bitter-sweet flavor.

It’s also a drink that has enjoyed something of a renaissance in recent years – particularly in the UK – thanks to its simplicity and Instagram-friendly visual appeal.

The key to a good Aperol spritz is the Prosecco: It needs to be dry enough to balance out the sweetness of the Aperol, but not so dry or austere that it makes for a dull drink.

In this guide, we’ll highlight some of our favorite Prosecco wines for making delicious Aperol spritzes!

Top Ten Prosecco for Aperol spritz

So, here is the list of my personal favorites prosecco for your cocktail:

1. Sommariva Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut N.V.

 

• Price: $14.99
• Region: Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Italy
• ABV: 11.5%
• Tasting Notes: If you want a dry spritz, then go for this one. The wine is dry with medium acidity, medium alcohol, medium-bodied, medium flavor intensity and a medium finish. It will give flavors of apple bosom flavors, white flowers with lemon zest, perfect wine texture, and a tasty palate. The wine has medium nose intensity.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with parma and other air-dried ham, simple cocktail-sized sandwiches, and focaccia.

2. Sorelle Bronca Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry N.V.

 

• Price: $19
• Region: Veneto, Italy
• ABV: 11%
• Tasting Notes: A unique tasting Prosecco. It has a pale straw color. On the nose, it gives aromas of apricot and grapefruit. It has medium-plus acidity, with medium-plus intensity bubbles. This wine has notes of apple, salt, grapefruit, minerals, and pear. It has a sleek acidity, perfect crispiness, and a dry finish.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with foods like charcuterie, chips, and guacamole.

3. Avissi Prosecco N.V.

 

• Price: $14.99
• Region: Veneto, Italy
• ABV: 11.5%
• Tasting Notes: It is pale lemon yellow in color with moderate intensity. It has high acidity, a medium body, and is a bit flat on the finish. This wine has notes of the apricot bouquet, peach, and citrus flavors with a light, clean finish to the palate. It also has some hints of lemon-orange and yeast.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with blackberries and peaches, and mango ice cream.

4. Cinzano Prosecco N.V.

 

• Price: $12.95
• Region: Veneto, Italy
• ABV: 11%
• Tasting Notes: It offers flavors of green apple, citrus, and gardenia petals. This wine comes with medium intensity and medium acidity. The residual sugar evokes nuances of ripe pears through the finish. Once the palate is nicely coated, it then offers a nice frizz.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with mini quiches and frittata, mild cheeses such as fontina, and white asparagus.

5. Scarpetta Prosecco

 

• Price: $16.49
• Region: Veneto, Italy
• ABV: 11.5%
• Tasting Notes: It is very light and bright on the palate. It offers a nice tartness, high acidity, and medium alcohol. It has beautiful light amber with a highly perfumed nose. The mouth is filled with vibrant honey notes, apricot jam, toasted almonds, crisp citrus, melon, and a hint of nuttiness. It is not too sweet and is perfectly balanced.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with sushi, seafood, vegetable-based dim sum especially prawn toasts, and seafood dumplings.

6. La Gioiosa Prosecco Brut

 

• Price: $15.99
• Region: Veneto, Italy
• ABV: 11%
• Tasting Notes: It has a very light yellow-greenish color in the glass. On the nose, it has crisp, fruity tones and is a bit acidic. The taste is very crispy and full of freshness, with green apple and citrus notes. You can feel some far-away floral and pears hints. The flavors are delicate and lively on the palate with a clean finish.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with panettone and Easter Colomba, light sponge cakes and gateaux.

7. Prà Otto Soave Classico

 

• Price: $19.99
• Region: Soave, Veneto, Italy
• ABV: 12%
• Tasting Notes: It gives a lovely stone fruit and mineral nose. On the palate, it has hints of apricots and lemons. It is crispy, with some minerality and a touch of grapefruit. It has a slightly puckering dry grapefruit pith finish—a very light and stone fruit-forward delight for the palate.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with

8. Bisol Cartizze Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Dry

 

• Price: $47.59
• Region: (Cartizze) Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy
• ABV: 11.5%
• Tasting Notes: It has aromas of peach and yellow apples with floral notes to boot. It will taste like yellow apples and pear on the palate. This wine has soft, creamy bubbles and flavors of yellow apple, peach, and white cherry. It is well-balanced, velvety soft, and easygoing for your palate with a light finish.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with Italian-style biscuits like brutti ma buoni, and macaron.

9. Riondo Cuvée 18 Prosecco Frizzante (Spago Nero) N.V.

 

• Price: $11.99
• Region: Veneto, Italy
• ABV: 10.5%
• Tasting Notes: This prosecco is very mellow and frizzante style. It gives a wonderfully soft and weightless mouthfeel, which is opposed by very stony minerality. This wine has delicious notes of raisins, pear, citrus, apple, and medicinal spices. It starts with dry but becomes off-dry at the finish. Its short finish slices through the palate with refreshment.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with sweet soufflés like this Seville orange soufflé, and mousses and parfaits.

10. Bisol Crede Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut

 

• Price: $24.99
• Region: Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy
• ABV: 12.5%
• Tasting Notes: This deliciously refreshing wine has a pale lemon color with the aromas of apples and pears. You will feel subtle notes of green apples, melons, and pears. It gives you a bright acidity and delightful bubbles. It is slightly dry but is still creamy and has plenty of floral and fruit hints.
• Food Pairings: It goes well with jelly with cream or ice cream and of course popcorn!

Conclusion

Knowing which to choose is key in an ocean of prosecco wine options. These high-quality and delicious tasting Prosecco are definitely going to add the extra zing required to your cocktail! After all, I tried to give you the perfect companion that offers the best bubbles for mixing. Enjoy Drinking!

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