In our humble opinion, every proper happy hour starts with a crisp, refreshing glass of prosecco. If you're sick of splurging on expensive bottles of Champagne, prosecco is another great sparkling wine option for your next shindig. It also happens to be one of 2020's biggest rising drink trends.
Made from Glera grapes in Italy's Veneto region, prosecco is a super versatile and trendy alternative to Champagne. It also happens to be generally much less expensive than le champs. Here are the best prosecco brands we're sipping this season.
Delicious on its own, but also a solid complement to refreshing cocktails like the Aperol spritz, Mionetto is a crisp and versatile prosecco that tastes way more expensive than it is.
At a super reasonable price point, this prosecco is the perfect choice for happy hour, celebrations, or weekend brunch cocktails, making it my Editor's Choice.
Crisp and vibrant, this Prosecco Superiore from Santa Margherita tastes delicious served as a simple aperitif, but it also plays nicely with seared scallops, raw oysters, and other delicate seafood dishes. This prosecco even earned the DOCG classification — Italy's highest wine-quality classification.
Italian brand La Marca released this slightly higher-end Luminore Prosecco Superiore a couple years back, and we are big fans. Equal parts celebratory and food-friendly, this versatile prosecco is the perfect bottle to bring to any occasion.
A prosecco that has much more depth of flavor than many other options out there, this dry and lip-smacking prosecco has a nice acidic tartness and notes of green apple. It pairs nicely with anything rich and cheesy — baked Brie, raclette, you name it.
This wine makes the Glera grape look good ... really good. An easy-drinking extra dry prosecco with a sweet, floral aroma, we think this bubbly is your best bet for bringing to brunch or any daytime cocktail affair. Plus, the pretty bottle is totally worth keeping and repurposing as a vase.
Intensely fruity, juicy, and fragrant, with a clean and dry finish, Ruffino Prosecco tastes delicious paired with fresh seafood, grilled pizza, and light pasta dishes. The subtle peach and apple notes also make this bubbly a nice choice to pair with fresh fruit and cheese.
This juicy prosecco from Cupcake Vineyards is fruity but finishes dry, making it an excellent choice for pairing with sliders, wings, or charcuterie boards at your next cocktail party or happy hour.
An affordable everyday wine that tastes much more special, Scarpetta Prosecco is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. We love the bright citrusy notes in this playful prosecco, and think it tastes best paired with fresh seafood and raw kale and arugula salads.
If you're looking for a chic hostess gift, look no further than Chloe Prosecco. Crisp and balanced with a good amount of acidity, this prosecco has notes of green apple and citrus, and tastes especially delicious paired with soft cheese and pastries.
Versatile, crisp, and light-bodied, this bottle of prosecco is an excellent gift to bring to any housewarming or birthday party year-round. We think it tastes best chilled and served with salty appetizers, cheese, and charcuterie.
Danielle St. PierreSenior Food & Drink EditorDanielle is the former food & drink editor for BestProducts.com, where she put her knowledge as a cocktail consultant and connoisseur to use; her work can also be spotted on Thrillist, Food & Wine, and Delish.
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