2021 Dal Zotto Col Fondo Prosecco, King Valley

From the family who pioneered prosecco in Australia comes yet another fascinating interpretation of the grape, one that enhances the flavour profile through a single primary fermentation. A light cloudy lemon colour introduces the scent of spring – jasmine, citrus blossom, apple with baked pear and preserved lemon. The palate broadens and runs deep in complex flavours with additional savouriness through almond skin, grapefruit and poached quince assisted by a brisk, pulsing bubble. That's a wow!

95 points Special Value Jeni Port winecompanion.com.au Jul 2023

Col Fondo Prosecco undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and isn’t disgorged. The flavoursome leesy sediment dances on the bottom, hence ‘col fondo’, literally meaning ‘from the bottom’. This is how Italian prosecco used to be crafted before industrialisation turned it into mostly cheap fizz made in stainless steel tanks. This is complex, refreshing, lightly fizzy with plenty of acidity keeping it alive and kicking.