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Sample Everyday Prosecco, NV

Veneto, Italy

Sparkling · 11% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: sweet, short and forgettable — we wouldn't buy it again.

Around £9 · Poor value · A safe bet

Bottle portrait: Sample Everyday Prosecco, Veneto. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative Online Retailer£10.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£9.00

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What it tastes like

Body2 out of 5, from Light to Full. Light
Acidity3 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Middle
Tannin1 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness3 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Middle
Oak1 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit3 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Middle

Flavours

Green fruit · Floral · Citrus

Style

Light · Easy-drinking · Fruity

Good for

A crowd to please · Something to celebrate · Before dinner

Food

Nibbles

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: we don't, particularly. It is here as an honest negative example.

What to know

Placeholder: sweeter than the label implies.

Who it’s for

Nobody in particular.

Who should skip it

Most people; spend two pounds more.

The detail

Grapes
Glera
Origin
Veneto, Italy
Alcohol
11%

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