As Brits drink more Prosecco than anyone else, including the Italians who produce it, we thought the time was ripe for a guide to the best Prosecco to buy right now. You might ask what qualifies us to decide what constitutes the ‘best Prosecco’, and the simple answer is that we drink it all the time. We know what you’re thinking – what a hard life for SquareMeal writers! But it’s not all sipping chilled glasses of fizz, you know; we’ve suffered a fair few hangovers for our craft. (Okay, we’re fibbing, it wasn’t a hardship at all and we never drink to excess.)
Chances are you’ll have sampled a few of the labels on this list already, as many are actually supermarkets’ own brands, but we recommend giving any that you haven’t tried a whirl, as they’re all refreshing and delicious. And you don’t even need to wait for an occasion, as there’s no designated time of day to enjoy this elegant drink; plus there are always plenty of Prosecco offers that make it the same price or less than a regular bottle of wine.
We won’t go on, as we know you’re eager to get to our list of the best Prosecco brands to try right now, but we did just want to share a few facts about Prosecco that we learned during our testing. The most interesting of those (we think) is that ‘extra dry’ is not the driest Prosecco. ‘Brut’ Prosecco is, in fact, the driest while ‘dry’ actually describes fairly sweet Prosecco.
Next fun fact: like Champagne, in order to be classed as ‘Prosecco’, the sparkling wine must be produced in the Veneto region of Italy and the best way to be sure your fizz is authentic is to look out for the DOC or DOCG seal on the bottle. The most important nugget we want to share with you, though? Prosecco contains fewer calories than our favourite gin and tonic. Cheers to that!
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Best Prosecco 2024
If you're looking for premium quality, no-expense-spared bubbly for a big occasion, there's are the bottles to watch out for.
Il Colmo Prosecco Brut NV
What: The sleek bottle certainly is fetching, but the fizz inside is just as enticing as Virgin Wines delivers another fantastic exclusive. This Prosecco is crispy, dry and fresh, exploding with effervescence and notes of pear and citrus. It makes a fantastic gift thanks to the handsome packaging too.
How much: £14.99
Buy it: Virgin Wines
Malibran RUIO Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG NV
What: You can always rely on Passione Vino’s Italian wine guru Luca Dusi to pick out some classy bottles, and this beautiful Prosecco from producer Malibran is rich and silky. It’s not quite as crisp as some of the driest bottles out there, leaning instead towards some warmer stone fruit and floral notes.
How much: £26
Buy it: Passione Vino
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut 'Fagher' Le Colture
What: Le Colture is another reliable winery for those looking to stock up on some excellent Prosecco, and this bottle hits a great juxtaposition of cost and quality. Made with 90% Glera and 10% Chardonnay, the latter adds a bit of toasty richness to this otherwise dry, citrusy glass.
How much: £16
Buy it: Call Me Wine
Cartizze Dry Ruggeri
What: If you like a Prosecco with a bit of heft and warmth, this bottle from Cartizze might be one for you. Tropical fruit, citrus, vanilla, almond and a touch of honey characterises this very rich Prosecco, which is creamy and expansive on the palate. It makes a fantastic pairing with pastries and panettone, as well as with mild cheeses.
How much: £23
Buy it: Call Me Wine
Prosecco Brut 'Rustico' Nino Franco
What: Nino Franco’s‘Rustico’ Prosecco has a typical Prosecco profile - fresh orchard fruit, citrus, with lively bubbles. A clean, agile glass, this is ideal for those who love a classic, and it has scored spectacularly well with reviewers all across the industry.
How much: £20
Buy it: Call Me Wine
Cartizze Dry Bisol
What: Glera grapes for this elegant Prosecco are grown at around 300m above sea level, and somewhere along the way it picks up a lovely streak of savoury minerality, alongside rich, perfumed herbs, nuts and flowers. The whole package comes together very harmoniously, but at a cost.
How much: £28.50
Buy it: Call Me Wine
M&S Prosecco Brut Magnum
What: If a gold bottle doesn’t give you serious party vibes, we’re not sure what will. While the bottle sets the tone, it’s the contents that will really get guests talking. With a crisp and elegant style, flavour notes here include white peach, hints of citrus and wonderfully refreshing green apple. Serve chilled in coupes for ultimate sophistication.
How much: £20
Buy it: Ocado
Sainsbury's Conegliano Prosecco, Taste the Difference
What: This popular prosecco might seem more expensive than the rest, but the £19 price tag is for a 1.5l magnum. The scale makes it perfect for parties while the fresh notes of apricot and citrus flavours ensures it pairs well with all kinds of nibbles before dinner – the perfect aperitif.
How much: £19
Buy it: Sainsburys
Best cheap Prosecco 2024
One thing universally loved about Prosecco is its outstanding value, and you can get some top quality fizz for unbelievably good prices if you know where to look. We've rounded up a few of our favourite bottles available at rock bottom prices.
Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut
What: You can’t go wrong with a bottle of Mionetto Prosecco – its entire range is stylish and delicious, after all – but we’re particularly partial to its so-called ‘Orange Label’ for its aromatic notes of apple, honey, white peach, and acacia blossom. Light, fresh and dangerously moreish, it’s great as an aperitivo, as an accompaniment to food or sipped from a chilled flute at any time of the day or night.
How much: £11
Buy it: Tesco
Freixenet Prosecco
What: Fancy bottles are definitely a plus when it comes to buying a bottle of bubbly, but only if what’s inside is as impressive as the vessel. Luckily, when it comes to Freixenet Prosecco, it’s a case of style and substance, as the pale golden liquid within is crisp, light and refreshing. Notes of citrus, including lemon and grapefruit, are sweetened by crisp apple and floral aromas, culminating in a smooth and highly-sippable Prosecco that’s ideal for a big event or your next special party.
How much: £11.99
Buy it: Waitrose
Tesco Finest Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG
What: Prosecco connoisseurs (including us) rave about this Tesco Prosecco, not only because it tastes incredible, but because it’s just a tenner a bottle! The quality of the grapes, which come from the slopes of Valdobbiadene, translate into superior flavours, including peach, pear and white blossom, which go particularly well with canapès and summer salads. That’s not to say you can’t toast with it on Christmas morning, though – this Prosecco is definitely an all-season fizz.
How much: £9.50
Buy it: Tesco
La Gioiosa Prosecco DOC Rosé
What: This light and quaffable rose Prosecco is predictably excellent (La Gioiosa is one of the more reliable names in Prosecco). Fresh, dry and zesty with some raspberry and recurrant, this is an easy-drinking floral fizz that goes well with food but is also suitably special for a celebration. The bottle makes a lovely gift too.
How much: £13
Buy it: Majestic
Canti Prosecco Spumante
What: Dry and crisp, Canti Prosecco is always a safe bet when faced with a choice of unknown labels. Beautifully pale, Canti Prosecco evokes flavours of green apples, honey and fragrant flowers and is pleasantly bubbly without being excessive. Canti produces a whole range of bubbly, including Asti, rosé and organic prosecco.
How much: £9
Buy it: Tesco
Lustrato Prosecco NV
What: A consistent high-performer with Laithwaites, Alessio Rossetto's easy-drinking Prosecco is full on sparkle and flavour, with creamy ripe peach, stone fruit and a hint of pear. This is a lovely fun Prosecco that covers all bases and occasions, and the full Spumante bubble makes it great for special occasions.
How much: £10.99
Buy it: Laithwaites
La Gioiosa Prosecco DOC
What: La Gioiosa’s process involves freezing the grapes to zero degrees immediately after they are squeezed. Taste the benefits of this method in a bouquet of fresh white flowers, pears and stone fruits.
How much: £13
Buy it: Majestic
Morrisons The Best Valdobbiadene Prosecco
What: Not only is Morrisons Prosecco tasty and affordable, it’s also suitable for vegans – bonus! Made with grapes sourced from the best area in Italy, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Morrisons The Best Valdobbiadene delivers intense flavours of fresh green apple and pear and overtones of apple blossom.
How much: £9.50
Buy it: Morrisons
Looking to keep costs down and still throw a party? Check out our guide to the best affordable Champagnes to buy this year.