($14, Wilson Daniels):  Prosecco has become so popular that its name has become synonymous with sparkling wine, replacing “Champagne” as that moniker.  For example, on a recent flight when I requested a sparkling wine, I was offered a “Prosecco,” which turned out to be a Cava.  Along with this popularity has come a plethora of insipid Prosecco as producers want to join the gravy train.  Within the enlarging sea of mediocre Prosecco, it is important to highlight those that are excellent and gave the category its reputation in the beginning.  Bisol is one of those.  Jeio, Bisol’s second selection of wines, is a blend of wines made from grapes grown across the overall Prosecco area.  It has unusual character for a so-called “second” wine, conveying a harmony of fruitiness and a touch of bitterness in the finish.  It’s a great bargain.
90 Michael Apstein May 7, 2019