La Marca Prosecco

While Prosecco is often compared to lauded French champagnes, the Italian sparkling wine is a delicious and bubbly option in its own right (and often more affordable). Similar to champagne, Prosecco can range from dry to sweet versions. La Marca Prosecco, with its recognizable Tiffany-blue label, tends to be on the much drier side. Its signature flavors include bright ingredients like crisp green apple, tart grapefruit, and even some indulgent peach. These notes of fresh fruit in the aroma suggest a touch of sweetness, but upon sipping La Marca Prosecco, you’ll find that this bubbly wine skews more acidic than saccharine.

The French have very strict rules regarding what can be labeled champagne. Though many products on liquor store shelves are undoubtedly similar to champagne, you’ll quickly discover that most bottles are instead labeled sparkling wine. Such is the case for La Marca Prosecco. Made from 100% glera grapes sourced from small vineyards throughout northern Italy, this drink is categorized as an Italian sparkling wine. There are plenty of high-quality sparkling wines on the market from which to choose; if you’re looking for a bubbly bottle to celebrate, you can’t go wrong with La Marca Prosecco.

La Marca Prosecco is acidic and very dry; it’s easy to drink and pairs exceptionally well with lighter fare such as salads, seafood (especially delicate shellfish), a cheese course, or simply on its own as an aperitif. The initial aroma is fruity, with notes of green apple, grapefruit, lemon, apricot, and peach. However, the taste carries very little sweetness. La Marca is described as crisp, refreshing, and delightfully bubbly. While you can certainly drink a glass or two by itself, La Marca’s citrusy notes make this your new go-to option for brunch cocktails (mimosa, anyone?).

Most definitely — any occasion worth celebrating (whether a birthday, graduation, engagement, wedding, or just a weekend brunch with pals) is only made better with a bottle of La Marca Prosecco. This bottle makes an excellent gift: it’s affordable (a bottle will cost you less than $20), it’s versatile (La Marca is delicious on its own or paired in a bubbly cocktail), and the bottle itself is recognizable (you can find this brand everywhere). La Marca Prosecco is known for its approachable drinkability as well. So, you can feel confident gifting a bottle, regardless of the recipient’s taste preferences.