Ca’ Bolani Prosecco Frizzante Edizione Limitata

Another 10.5% Prosecco but one that is impressively better than most.  The first clue is the cork – no wiring, but a hefty pull on cork screw delivers a fizz that’s just right – much more than a light spritz but neither a fierce gush of bubbles –  instead a velvet frizzante mousse of tiny bubbles.  And then the body is beautifully smooth and balanced avoiding the harsh metallic edge of cheaper Proseccos whilst remaining resolutely dry.  The flavours too are gentle, mainly of nectarines with a little underlying almond milk.  All in all, it is perfectly poised at the Goldilocks point, rounded and sophisticated and a pleasure to drink. It deserves its slew of prizes and merits its higher than average price. But apart from being excellent, it doesn’t surprise, so not quite the full five stars.