De Bortoli Divici Prosecco Extra Dry DOC

Date of Tasting: 19 January 2013

Wine Type: Sparkling White

Grape Varieties: 100% Glera

Alcohol: 11.0%

Origin: Veneto, Italy

Appellation: Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)

Expect to Pay: THB800 – 1,200 (retail price in Thailand)

Web: http://www.debortoli.com.au/
Chubby Score: 90/100
Value for money: 7/10
Professional Rating: n.a.

Appearance: pale yellow

Aroma: fruity bouquet with apple and lemon reminicense

Palate: delicate creamy foam, light floral and acacia, fine and soft acid, rich in peachy and fruity scent on the palate, well balance

This prosecco is somewhat rare in Bangkok. It is actually enjoyable and delightful. Very pleasant as aperitif or with light seafood. It is kind of light sparkling that can be fun to drink at any party. Like it. Consume now if you have in stock.

La Fornarina Valdobiadene Prosecco Superior Millesimato 2011

Date of Tasting: 6 April 2013

Wine Type: Sparkling White

Grape Varieties: 100% Glera

Alcohol: 11.5%

Origin: Veneto, Italy

Appellation: Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG)

Expect to Pay: THB750 – 1,000 (retail price in Thailand)

Web: n.a.
Chubby Score: 86/100
Value for money: 6/10
Professional Rating: n.a.

Appearance: pale greenish yellow

Aroma: toasted almond and flowers

Palate: abundant of effervescence that rather fine, modest acidity and tangy fruits

Not even sure how I grab my hand on this bottle of prosecco by La Fornarina. Anyway, this is an enjoyable aperitif type of sparkling wine which shows some level of elegant but still lack complexity. This is for drinking now. Perhaps sushi or light fish course or oyster should match well with it.