Sparkling wine, bubbly…did you know Prosecco specifically refers to sparkling wine from the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions of northeastern Italy?! And these two regions produce a staggering amount of Prosecco for the world to consume – 660 million bottles in 2024 alone!
I was invited to a Prosecco tasting event hosted by the Prosecco DOC Consortium at the Paradox Hotel. At the event, we got to sample different styles of Prosecco including Brut, Extra-Dry, and Rosé, paired with small bites featuring flavours from around the world to showcase the versatility of Prosecco. There was sushi, arancini, fresh oysters, pita & dip, roasted carrots, tiramisu and more.
How to identify the real Prosecco, you ask? There are three things to look for on the bottle: 1) “Prosecco DOC” on the label; 2) State Mark and seal; and 3) Made in Italy.
From this event, I can honestly say that there’s not one bad Prosecco. It comes down to your personal preference or what the occasion is. Do you prefer something more dry? Do you tend to gravitate towards rosé anyway? Is it being paired with food? Is it for casual sipping on the patio? Even if you are looking for a Prosecco Rosé you may find something between Brut Nature to Extra Dry.
And here is a list of Prosecco I’ve tried at this event and liked. As the Prosecco DOC Consortium introduces more Prosecco to Canada and British Columbia, many of these will soon become available at BC LIQUOR and local private liquor stores, if not already. While not everything is available on the BC LIQUOR website yet, some of them are and they’re only $20 a bottle – that’s such a reasonable price!
- Blu Giovello Prosecco
- Bottega Vino Dei Poeti Prosecco ($19.99 at BC LIQUOR as of May 25, 2025)
- Giusti Rosalia Prosecco ($19.99 at BC LIQUOR as of May 25, 2025)
- Maschio Rosé Prosecco Millesimato Extra Dry
- Paladin Prosecco Millesimato Brut Rosé
- Serena 1881 Prosecco Treviso Extra Dry
- Villa Sandi Il Fresco Millesimato Brut Rosé Prosecco
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