Tasting April 8 - 15: Maschio Prosecco Brut


Maschio Prosecco Brut


This was my first experience with sparkling wines and though I did not particularly enjoy the taste I did enjoy the buzz that came with it. This 2014 from Italy is 100% Glera grapes giving it a light straw yellow color. The bouquet was strong with this wine producing orange and peach notes. The wine was fruit forward, and peach notes were easily discerned with sips. A reviewer wrote, “Excellent flavor. Clean, nice balance between sugar, acid and flavor. Crisp, not at all cloying”. As this was a wine my parents bought it is a prosecco they buy often and I can see why.


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