At a time when Prosecco has become the generic name for sparkling wine, an explanation regarding the label will help understand why this “Prosecco” is so good. The Italian wine authorities has awarded Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore with a DOCG designation rather than just DOC because the grapes come steep hillside vineyards in the foothills of the alps (this swath of vineyards is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) rather than vineyards on the surrounding flat land. As a result, hand harvesting is almost universal since the terrain is unfriendly to machines. In short, better grapes equal better wine. The Superiore designation means the wine will be fully sparkling as opposed to frizzante, with a better bubbly sensation on the palate. La Farra supplements the charm that makes Prosecco so popular with clean fruitiness, good weight, and complexity that reveals itself with nuances with each sip.
90 Michael Apstein – July 1, 2026