Almost clear, and noticeably more bubbly than other sparklers we were comparing too. Aroma is wonderful - flowers, perfume, spring-time air. Fantastic. Taste is surprisingly sweet at first, but very well-balanced. Has hints of green apple and that acidity balances out the sweet very well. Excellent stuff.
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I have always enjoyed Mionetto's sparkling moscato wines, but have not liked much else from this producer. I was told told to try their Sergio Spumante and am glad I did. This is a blend of ~70% Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC and an ~30% mix of Verdiso, Bianchetta and Chardonnay. This is enough for it not to be classified as a Prosecco.
Appearance: Medium sized bubbles; this is no Champagne. It has a light pale hay color with a nice mousse, but the larger than normal bubbles are distracting.
Nose: Fresh citrus and a touch of Acacia. The best Prosecco based nose I have come across. Almost smells like a scaled down 1996 Dom P (unfortunately, it doesn't taste like it).
Palate: Very light and fluffy. Nice citrus flavors mix with creamy walnuts and just a tad of amylic bubble gum. A little bitter, but it is still fresh and breezy with floral and mineral flavors forming the backdrop.
Finish: Medium length and full of minerals and buttery walnuts. Nice, it makes you come back for more.
Comments: One of the better Prosecco based wines I have had. The nose and finish are great; the palate is avearge. More than I expected, but for 15-20 USD this is not a bad deal. I don't think this would cellar so if youu buy it, and drink up.
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10/24/2015 - Fred Young Likes this wine: 86 Points
It went well with dry rubbed barbecued pork ribs and polenta with Parmesan cheese and roasted red bell pepper.
It had more fruit flavor than I had expected. I would buy it again.
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4/2/2011 - curtispomeroy wrote: 88 Points
A very nice prosecco. Will buy more for the summer.
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2/28/2011 - tbailey540 wrote: 88 Points
Ice breaker, crisp and clean stone fruits.
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1/2/2011 - tbailey540 wrote: 89 Points
Drank at party, semi dry, good fruit with acid
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12/31/2010 - Wazdakka Likes this wine:
Almost clear, and noticeably more bubbly than other sparklers we were comparing too. Aroma is wonderful - flowers, perfume, spring-time air. Fantastic. Taste is surprisingly sweet at first, but very well-balanced. Has hints of green apple and that acidity balances out the sweet very well. Excellent stuff.
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10/25/2010 - tbailey540 wrote: 89 Points
Semi-dry good fruits, crisp acids
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8/28/2010 - kenito799 wrote: 89 Points
Nice fine bubbles, dry, stone fruit and good minerality.
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8/26/2009 - JOsgood wrote:
Fine and basic. I wouldn't buy it and wasn't that excited about drinking it.
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3/8/2008 - Thralow wrote: 88 Points
A good workhorse substitute for Champagne.
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4/28/2005 - jamesbadd wrote: 84 Points
I have always enjoyed Mionetto's sparkling moscato wines, but have not liked much else from this producer. I was told told to try their Sergio Spumante and am glad I did. This is a blend of ~70% Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC and an ~30% mix of Verdiso, Bianchetta and Chardonnay. This is enough for it not to be classified as a Prosecco.
Appearance: Medium sized bubbles; this is no Champagne. It has a light pale hay color with a nice mousse, but the larger than normal bubbles are distracting.
Nose: Fresh citrus and a touch of Acacia. The best Prosecco based nose I have come across. Almost smells like a scaled down 1996 Dom P (unfortunately, it doesn't taste like it).
Palate: Very light and fluffy. Nice citrus flavors mix with creamy walnuts and just a tad of amylic bubble gum. A little bitter, but it is still fresh and breezy with floral and mineral flavors forming the backdrop.
Finish: Medium length and full of minerals and buttery walnuts. Nice, it makes you come back for more.
Comments: One of the better Prosecco based wines I have had. The nose and finish are great; the palate is avearge. More than I expected, but for 15-20 USD this is not a bad deal. I don't think this would cellar so if youu buy it, and drink up.
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4/21/2005 - Cicero wrote: 91 Points
pale lemon color. pear and buttered toast nose. smooth with balanced acidity. an archetypal prosecco. absolutely delicious.
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