90+ Cellars Brut Prosecco 50

Brut Prosecco 50 from 90+ Cellars is a dry sparkling wine bottled at 11% ABV. The listing names Veneto as the region, the home of the Prosecco style, and gives California as the appellation. Either way, the Brut designation points to a dry finish with only a faint trace of residual sugar. Styles like this usually lean on the Glera grape, so expect bright citrus, green apple and pear, with a floral lift on the nose and a light, clean body. Prosecco is typically made by the tank method, which keeps the fruit and florals in front rather than adding the toasty, bready character of bottle-fermented sparkling wine. Expect a soft, frothy mousse, high but gentle acidity, no oak and no meaningful tannin. The finish should be short, crisp and refreshing. That profile makes it a bottle to open while young and fresh. It is not built to age, and a year or two is a sensible window for the liveliest fruit. Serve it well chilled, around 38 to 45°F (3 to 7°C), which keeps the bubbles fine and the acidity tidy. No decanting is needed, and it only dulls the fizz. A tulip-shaped sparkling glass or a small white wine glass is better than a wide coupe, since it concentrates the aromatics and holds the bubbles longer. At the table, the acidity and low alcohol suit salty, fried or lightly creamy foods: prosciutto and melon, fried calamari, tempura vegetables, soft cheeses such as burrata or fresh mozzarella, and simple pasta with lemon or herbs. It also works as an aperitif on its own, or as the base for a spritz or a mimosa, where its dry profile keeps the drink from turning sweet.