The Best Prosecco Brands For Your Summer Spritzes, According To Sommeliers

Some proseccos are comfortable in a supporting role, but this bottle demands to be in the spotlight. Janine Coleman, Maître d'hôtel and Sommelier at Cru Uncorked, describes this prosecco as "a multi-vintage natty wonder that displays quite a bit of earth—a favorite trait of mine. This is definitely one for enjoying on its own!"

"My favorite prosecco is unequivocally the De Stefani Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG," says Katie Forstner, Sommelier at Urban Hill. "I have so much respect for Alessandro's approach to creating traditional, expressive wines from Venezia, and I think this particular sparkler is one of the most palatable, dynamic, and textured proseccos I've had the pleasure of enjoying."

Thomas Delasko, Sommelier and General Manager of Via Sophia, says this bottle is his go-to Prosecco. "It offers a delicate harmony of orchard fruits—think crisp apple and ripe pear—paired with fine, persistent bubbles and a clean, dry finish," he says. "Equally at home on its own, paired with food, or in a classic cocktail like a Bellini or Aperol Spritz, its versatility is unmatched."

This bottle was recommended by several industry experts—and for good reason. "They are a family-owned winery that has been cultivating grapes since 1542," says Katherine Janowiak, Advanced Sommelier at Jamie's Bottle Shop. The wine is brut in style, so it has a nice balance of fruit and dryness." Joe Mele, Sommelier and co-host of The Wine Pair Podcast, also says it's worth the purchase.

Another one of Mele's favorites is this brut from Le Colture. "We always look for Brut Prosecco as opposed to the more commonly found Extra Dry Prosecco," he says. Le Colture's Fagher strikes the perfect balance of fruity and citrus-forward notes without tasting too sweet.

Mele also recommends Zardetto's brut as an affordable bottle that punches well above its weight. This prosecco is light, clean, and crisp, which makes it the perfect summer sipper.

Surprise: prosecco can be pink too! "The little bit of Pinot Noir that's blended with the Glera brings a whole new flavor profile," says Erika Vigen, Level III Sommelier at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar. "The winery itself is family owned by third-generation wine growers and first-generation winemakers." The added red berry notes from the Pinot Noir make this an especially versatile bottle when pairing with food and pouring in a spritz.

This DOCG prosecco is the go-to pick for Nizuniro Altamirano, Sommelier at Bahia Hotel & Beach House's Bar Esquina. "It has an elegant structure, fine bubbles, and a crisp acidity," he says. "I love how it balances freshness with subtle complexity—it's not just a celebratory sip, it’s a wine you can truly appreciate." While he suggests drinking it solo to fully experience the nuance, it's also versatile enough for any kind of spritz.

Seema Prasad, restaurateur and owner of Harvest Wine Market & Miel, has a few favorite proseccos. This one from Batiso is "just delicious juice that has a clean, tart green apple-flavored finish and a fresh citrusy scent," she says.

Prasad's other top pick is from Domini del Leone. "Both are farmed organically and are truly brut (less than 12 grams/liter of residual sugar), so super dry on your palate," she says. "You know when you taste a wine and you quickly want to taste more...both of these do that to me."

Wine expert and importer Lauren Power of Lauren Power Wine and Tre Amici Imports has tasted plenty of prosecco, and this brut from Santomè is her tried and true. "It’s my anytime sparkling. I’ll pop a bottle for happy hour, pair it with salty snacks, or pour a glass when I just want something refreshing and celebratory without overthinking it," she says. "It’s also one of my favorite picks for summer entertaining because it's light, crowd-pleasing, and incredibly versatile."

When you step into any standard wine store, there's one prosecco that you can trust to be always in stock and always delicious. Mionetto's classic brut is crisp, not too sweet, and easy to pair in any cocktail. It's no wonder that it's our test kitchen's favorite prosecco brand.