As we previously noted, the UIV-Vinitaly Observatory data from SipSource in August showed that, for the first time, Italian sparkling wines surpassed French ones in the U.S. It goes without saying that Prosecco has driven these sales, thanks to an unstoppable rise that has allowed it to reach and even surpass Champagne.
Here, we focus on Prosecco Superiore, delving into the Valdobbiadene region and the often leaner, more agile character demonstrated by some of the area’s standouts.
This is the case with Col Credas from the Adami family in Farra di Soligo or Particella 181 from Sorelle Bronca in Rua di Feletto, which leverage acidity to highlight the saltiness and elegance that Glera can offer when sourced from the best vineyards. Or take Stefano Pola, who from the vineyards of Santo Stefano has created a Prosecco Superiore with a charming and rare harmony.
The excellent results of our tastings of Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore confirm that, despite 2023 being marked by extreme events, Veneto ultimately fared less harshly than expected. This resilience is due to the awareness and sensitivity that winemakers have developed in managing both the vineyards and the climate's impact on harvests.
The best Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore awarded with the Tre Bicchieri
Here are the 8 best Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore wines that achieved the highest rating in the Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia 2025 guide.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Rive di Ogliano Extra Brut 2023 - BiancaVigna.
This wine accomplishes the challenging feat of retaining Prosecco’s immediate appeal while enhancing its finesse and tension. Founded just about 20 years ago, BiancaVigna, led by siblings Elena and Enrico Moschetta, quickly earned high regard both in the market and among peers. Representing the eastern Conegliano Valdobbiadene area, the winery farms over 30 hectares exclusively dedicated to *Glera* using organic methods. The wines are distinctly dry and gastronomic in style, with the Ogliano and Soligo subzones achieving peak quality.
Valdobbiadene Extra Dry Giustino B. 2023 - Ruggeri & C. Nearing its 30th edition, Giustino B. is consistently one of the most interesting Extra Dry Proseccos. It presents aromas of fresh fruit and flowers, with prominent jasmine notes over an apple and pear base. The blend of bubbles, acidity, and sweetness creates a supremely enjoyable and refined taste. Founded in 1950, Ruggeri helped popularize Prosecco worldwide, pairing technology and entrepreneurial dynamism with rural wisdom. Today, it has a network of grape suppliers, interpreted by a technical team led by Fabio Roversi to produce a high-caliber range of sparkling wines.
Valdobbiadene Extra Dry Molera 2023 - Bisol1542. The Molera 2023 tasting is emblematic: an Extra Dry with delicate scents balancing ripe fruit with floral and confectionary notes, delivering a savory sip with perfect balance. Recently, Bisol has undergone notable developments. The Lunelli Group redefined the wine styles and undertook extensive renovations of the winery and its crus, allowing it to keep each batch from top vineyards separate. Mattia Filippi and Umberto Marchiori contribute to vineyard management, helping produce a more refined and reliable output from high-quality grapes.
Valdobbiadene Rive di Col San Martino Brut Cuvée del Fondatore Graziano Merotto 2023 - Graziano Merotto. This Brut allows white fruit to take center stage, with floral and subtly green notes emerging gradually. The dry sip is perfectly paired with the bubbles, with impressive length. Graziano Merotto is one of the visionary producers who blend winemaking skills with vineyard wisdom, continuously improving each stage from vine to bottle without succumbing to market fads. With a large vineyard area, most directly managed, Merotto produces a range of refined sparkling wines with strong territorial expression.
Valdobbiadene Rive di Farra di Soligo Extra Brut Col Credas 2023 - Adami. The Extra Brut *Col Credas* explores the fresher side of Treviso’s Prosecco with aromas reminiscent of Granny Smith apples, captivating the palate with its acidity. Adami sources grapes from 34 areas within Conegliano Valdobbiadene, partly estate-owned and partly supplied by growers. Among the gems are the historic Giardino vineyard, family-owned for over a century, and the rugged Torri di Credazzo area on the highest hillsides, which produces the most ambitious and expressive wines.
Valdobbiadene Rive di Rua Brut Particella 181 2023 - Sorelle Bronca. The Particella 181 from Rua’s east-facing vineyards delivers refinement and savoriness. Sisters Ersiliana and Antonella Bronca have taken an original path, valuing the most distinctive territorial expressions without compromising Prosecco’s light, inviting style. Eastern vineyards produce richer grapes for Brut, while western ones yield aromatic grapes for Extra Dry, leading to maximum expression in their three Particelle wines.
Valdobbiadene Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza Extra Brut Grande Cuvée del Fondatore Motus Vitae 2022 - Bortolomiol. From San Pietro di Barbozza’s steep slopes, Motus Vitae 2022 emphasizes ripe yellow fruit and creaminess, standing apart from other Prosecco Superiore wines from Bortolomiol. Known for its deep roots with local winegrowers and strong technical expertise, Bortolomiol is one of the most appreciated names in the denomination. The Prosecco Superiore appellation is renowned for its prized vineyard landscapes, supported by small, sometimes very small, wineries that, in partnership with sparkling wine houses, bring Treviso’s bubbles worldwide.
Valdobbiadene Rive di Santo Stefano Extra Dry Dirupo Etichetta del Fondatore Nazareno Pola 2023 - Andreola. Named for founder Nazzareno Pola, this Extra Dry presents intense ripe fruit notes balanced by delicate floral hints. Despite its residual sweetness, the sip is dry, with a finish evoking fresh almond. Andreola, led by Stefano Pola, is one of the most dynamic Prosecco Superiore wineries in recent years, with a vast vineyard platform that includes both estate-owned vineyards and significant collaboration with local growers who follow the technical team’s guidance.
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