Mionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

The Mionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG and the Cuvée Anniversario 1887–2017 Millesimato Brut Nature with no residual sugar.

Prosecco sparkling wine made from the Glera grape. Both wines come from the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG area in Veneto, Italy and are made with the charmat method, with secondary fermentation taking place in stainless steel tanks. (See this post for more on that.)

Samples submitted for review. Both wines are imported by Mionetto USA.

First up is the Mionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore which has an SRP of $20 and is available for as low as $15. It has 17-19 g/L of residual sugar.

From the bottle:

From the renowned hills of Valdobbiadene, Prosecco DOCG is celebrated for excellence, comes Mionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, recognized for its distinctive floral nose and succulent apple and pear flavors. Wonderful as an elegant aperitif, enjoy Mionetto with delicately flavored first courses, seafood dishes, white meats and pastries.
Extra Dry Sparkling Wine
11% Alcohol

The Mionetto Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore begins with a pleasing aroma of granny smith apple, pear and flowers. Tasting the fresh and delicious wine reveals plenty of bubbles and zippy acidity. In the mouth it features more granny smith apple and pear along with citrus and lemon notes. It ends dry and crisp.

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TASTE: 8 COST: 5

OVERALL RATING: 7.3

Recommended Buy

Next up is the Mionetto Cuvée Anniversario 1887–2017 Millesimato Brut Nature. It has 0-3 g/L of residual sugar, which is a bit unusual for Prosecco but we found rather delightful as well. It has an SRP of $25 and is available for as low as $23 (Saturday Splurge).

From the bottle:

Mionetto celebrates its 130 years of history with “Cuvée Anniversario 1887–2017”, a symbol of a long winemaking tradition and the unique Mionetto style. The grapes of this ‘brut nature’ cuvée are hand-harvested in the vineyards of Valdobbiadene DOCG region. The grapes are gently pressed and the wine rests on the lees for up to 3-4 months. Available in this special packaging of only 10,000 bottles, it is fruity and elegant with a long lasting finish.
11% Alcohol

The 2016 Mionetto Cuvée Anniversario 1887–2017 Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Millesimato Brut Nature begins with a very pleasing aroma of apple, citrus, pear, white flowers and just a hint of freshly baked bread. Taking a sip reveals a crisp, delightful wine that is very easy to drink. This one cranks it up a notch and we love the “brut nature” nature of it with little to no sugar. Add in lively acidity and lovely bubbles and this is definitely a worthwhile special edition. It ends crisp and refreshing.

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