Vandori Prosecco
Pairs with: Fresh prosciutto-wrapped melon slices, crisp calamari fritti with a squeeze of lime, classic mushroom and fontina crostini, a light seafood paella, or a casual weekend brunch featuring fluffy lemon-ricotta pancakes.
Good for: Toasting everyday victories with a highly affordable, crowd-pleasing sparkler that drastically outperforms its budget-friendly price tag; mixing up a bright, festive batch of Aperol Spritzes or Mimosas without losing the wine's character; or keeping a refreshing, reliable bottle chilled in the fridge for spontaneous front-porch gatherings.
Grape: 100% Glera.
I am from: Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Northern Italy (Sourced from sun-drenched estate vineyards situated along the rolling, breezy hillsides of northeastern Italy).
The Story: Vandori is dedicated to capturing the pure, joyful, and effortlessly social essence of Italian sparkling wine culture, acting as an exceptional champion of everyday value. To create a pristine, fruit-forward snapshot of the region's unique climate, the viticultural team practices meticulous, precision farming, hand-selecting the healthiest grape bunches at the exact moment of aromatic ripeness. In the cellar, the winemaking team completely bypasses heavy-handed oak manipulation to allow the natural exuberance of the Glera grape to take absolute center stage. The juice undergoes a gentle pressing followed by an ultra-clean, temperature-controlled secondary fermentation in pressurized stainless steel tanks—the classic Charmat method (or Metodo Martinotti). This protective, closed-tank process naturally coaxes out fine, lively carbon dioxide bubbles while trapping the delicate, fleeting aromas of fresh orchard blossoms and ripe summer fruits right inside the liquid before it is swiftly bottled using modern preservation technology.
Why You'll Love Me: It is wonderfully zesty, soft, and highly refreshing—a light-bodied, celebratory sparkler that beautifully balances an energetic, mouthwatering crispness with a delicate, approachable hint of fruit sweetness. In the glass, it pours a brilliant, pale straw-yellow enlivened by a fine, persistent, and dancing stream of tiny bubbles. The nose is incredibly airy and welcoming, instantly releasing a fragrant bouquet of crisp green apples, ripe white peaches, and honeydew melon, seamlessly layered with delicate top notes of citrus zest, white blossoms, and a subtle whisper of clean minerality. On the palate, it delivers a gorgeous, texturally playful ride; it greets the tongue with a lively, foaming mousse filled with flavors of juicy pear, lemon curd, and a touch of soft honeyed richness. Driven by a bright backbone of natural acidity that perfectly tempers its gentle sweetness, it glides effortlessly across the palate before sailing into a clean, remarkably smooth finish highlighted by a trailing touch of mandarin orange and a refreshing, mouth-cleansing snap.
