The best value sparkling? It has to be prosecco

Sparkling wine has a big reputation. When we see a glass of fizz, it’s only natural to think about quality, celebrations and sunny days. That big reputation, however, can come with a big price; sparkling wines like Champagne sometimes push the budget a little further than we might like. Prosecco, though, has all those great qualities as well as serious value on its side.

Prosecco is an Italian style of sparkling wine that’s bubbly and bright, with flavours like juicy green apple, ripe peach and fresh floral notes. It’s usually not as rich as other sparkling styles like Champagne, and that comes down to how it’s made. Without getting too technical, prosecco production is a little more straightforward than ‘traditional method’ sparkling wines like Champagne, which get fermented a second time inside the bottle. Prosecco, though, gets its second fermentation (the one that gives it the fizz) inside a pressurised steel tank that helps preserve the natural freshness of the grapes (usually a variety called glera). This simpler production, called the ‘tank method’, is good news for lovers of crisp and clean sparkling wine – and our bank balances.

Production methods aside, prosecco is just about the best-value bubbles out there. A great pre-dinner drink, it also works incredibly well with salty, creamy or rich styles of food, especially as it brings so much freshness. You can also serve prosecco as part of your next Spritz – we love its versatility. But enough yapping – if you’re keen to find your new favourite bang-for-buck fizz, here are some of the best-value prosecco in stores, which, with My Dan’s offers, brings all them under $20.