2025 Dal Zotto VP Pucino Prosecco, King Valley

Has a lightness of touch that is just so inviting, highlighting the strength of the '25 vintage. There's a delicacy here, a fineness not only of scent and flavour but texture and effervescence. So pretty in spring-like aromatics with quince, lemon, Asian pear and apple. Dry and superbly textured, with fine acid crunch and a refreshing sweep of lemony sorbet bright acidity to close.

95 points Special Value Jeni Port winecompanion.com.au

Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco is one of the wines that helped put King Valley Prosecco on the Australian wine map, combining Italian heritage with the freshness and clarity of a true alpine valley. The vineyards sit in the high country of north east Victoria, where cool nights, warm days and free draining soils allow Glera to ripen slowly while retaining crisp acidity and delicate aromatics. This cooler climate is key to the wine’s finesse, giving Pucino its bright fruit profile and clean, refreshing finish rather than overt sweetness.

Dal Zotto was founded in the late 1980s by Otto and Elena Dal Zotto, who emigrated from Valdobbiadene and brought with them generations of Prosecco making tradition. Otto Dal Zotto was instrumental in establishing Prosecco in King Valley long before it became fashionable in Australia, and Pucino remains a cornerstone of the family’s range. The wine is made in a modern, precise style using the Charmat method, designed to highlight varietal purity, freshness and gentle mousse while remaining highly food friendly and approachable.

In the glass Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco shows a pale straw colour with fine, lively bubbles. Aromas are fresh and inviting, offering green apple, pear and citrus blossom with a subtle floral lift. The palate is light to medium bodied, crisp and vibrant, delivering orchard fruit flavours framed by bright acidity and a clean, dry finish. It is ideal as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with antipasti, seafood, prosciutto, light pasta dishes and fresh cheeses. Best enjoyed young to capture its freshness, Pucino is a joyful, easy drinking expression of Prosecco that still reflects place and heritage.

Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco is a benchmark Australian Prosecco, blending Italian tradition, King Valley terroir and everyday drinkability in a style that remains true to its roots.