Top Proseccos priced over £10

The price of Prosecco and its sub £10 positioning has driven much of the sparklers success in recent years. But for those seeking even greater quality there is plenty of choice at the higher end of the price spectrum.

While Prosecco is known for being a relatively inexpensive sparkler, producers are now pushing the boundaries, crafting examples that are commanding increasingly higher price points.

Having rounded up the best-value Proseccos priced under £10, we now turn our attention to the premium end of the market, taking a look at the wines priced over £10 that achieved gold medals.

If looking to spend a bit more on your bottle of fizz, you won’t go wrong with these top examples.

For a full round up of medal-winning wines in this year’s competition, click here.

Scroll through for a look at the top-rated Proseccos, in no particular order, as judged in the 2016 Drinks Business Prosecco Masters…

Giusti Rosalia Prosecco DOC Treviso 2015

Medal: Gold

Style: DOC

Price category: £10-15

What the judges said: “Open and aromatic on the nose with notes of apple, lemon and apricot. Similar notes on the palate with some sweetness. Well structured with a dry finish”.

Masottina Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry NV

Medal: Gold

Style: DOC

Price category: £15-20

What the judges said: “Fresh on the nose with notes of crisp apple, pear and apricot. Crisp and fruity on the palate which is dominated by citrus fruit with notes of grapefruit, lemon and lime. Zingy”.

Maschio dei Cavalieri Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut NV

Medal: Gold

Style: DOCG

Price category: £10-15

What the judges said: “Intense on the nose with aromas of lemon and lime with floral undertones. Elegant and round on the palate. Good finish”.

Montelvini Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut DOCG NV

Medal: Gold

Style: DOCG

Price category: £10-15

What the judges said: “Rich and complex on the nose with notes of hazelnuts and green apple. Complex on the palate with a long finish. Nutty and nuanced”. 

Tenuta Amadio Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry 2015

Medal: Gold

Style: DOCG

Price category: £15-20

What the judges said: “Clean, soft and floral on the nose with notes of apple, pear and honey. Clean and crisp on the palate with nice acidity and a soft finish. Very pleasant”. 

Scavi & Ray Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG 2015

Medal: Gold

Style: DOCG

Price category: £20-30

What the judges said: “Notes of marzipan and honey on the nose. On the palate, a waxy character with notes of marzipan and honey on the finish”.

Masottina ‘Le Rive Di Ogliano’ Extra Dry Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore NV

Medal: Gold

Style: DOCG

Price category: £20-30

What the judges said: “Fresh and clean on the nose with notes of citrus, grapefruit, ripe pear and melon. Soft on the palate with good persistence. Well balanced with a touch of citrus”.

Carpenè Malvoti 1868 Cartizze 2014

Medal: Gold

Style: Cartizze

Price category: £20-30

What the judges said: “Generous on the nose with notes of dried fruit, peach and apricot. Palate complex with some sweetness and notes of peach and dried apricot. A fresh finish.”

Bisol Cartizze Dry 2014

Medal: Gold

Style: Cartizze

Price category: £20-30

What the judges said: “Open, pure, peach fruit character on the nose. On the palate, ripe peach and some chalkiness. Indulgent and well-balanced”.