A six-bottle exploration of premium Prosecco and sparkling wine from Nino Franco and Il Follo, selected to show how varied the category can be. From fresh, easy-drinking styles to mature single-vineyard and Cartizze expressions, the collection offers contrasting levels of richness, texture and complexity.
1 × Il Follo Prosecco DOC Extra Dry NV
Appearance
Pale straw with emerald reflections and a fine, lively mousse.
Nose
Apple, pear and white peach are joined by wild flowers and a fresh note of lemon.
Palate
Light and gently rounded, with orchard fruit and white peach carried by bright bubbles. Soft sweetness is balanced by freshness, finishing on pear, citrus and almond.
Food pairing
Serve with Parmesan straws, prosciutto and melon, crab crostini or a pear and ricotta tart.
1 × "Rustico" Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Appearance
Brilliant pale straw with a fine, energetic mousse.
Nose
Williams pear and apple are lifted by white blossom, lemon zest and a subtle mineral note.
Palate
Light and precise, with pear, apple and citrus framed by soft bubbles. The finish is dry, refreshing and gently almond-toned.
Food pairing
Pair with smoked salmon blinis, courgette fritters, dressed crab or a goat’s cheese tart.
1 × Grave di Stecca Spumante Brut 2010
Appearance
Deep straw-gold with fine bubbles and evident mature development.
Nose
Pear and yellow apple are layered with sage, dried citrus, toasted almond and flint.
Palate
Dry, creamy and layered, with mature orchard fruit, herbs and stony freshness. The silky mousse carries an almond and mineral finish.
Food pairing
Serve with fish and chips, tempura prawns, roast turbot or chicken and tarragon pie.
1 × Prosecco Nodi Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG 2019
Appearance
Straw-gold with a fine, persistent mousse softened by bottle age.
Nose
Wisteria and dried rose are joined by pear, gooseberry, lime, preserved lemon and a faint note of hay.
Palate
Velvety and focused, with white peach, pear and citrus around a savoury core. Nutty complexity and a mineral line extend the finish.
Food pairing
Pair with scallop risotto, potted shrimps, roast sea bass or a leek and Parmesan tart.
1 × "Primo Franco" Prosecco DOCG 2014
Appearance
Clear straw-gold with delicate, persistent bubbles.
Nose
Yellow apple and white peach are joined by wisteria, candied lemon and marzipan.
Palate
Supple and fruit-rich, with peach, ripe pear and citrus preserve carried by a fine mousse. Almond and floral notes linger on the finish.
Food pairing
Serve with chicken liver parfait, Parma ham and melon, Thai fishcakes or Bakewell tart.
1 × Prosecco Cartizze di Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG 2025
Appearance
Luminous straw with a slender, creamy stream of bubbles.
Nose
Pear, apricot and peach are layered with rose petal and citrus blossom.
Palate
Rounded and graceful, with ripe pear and peach balanced by fresh acidity and a creamy mousse. A savoury note keeps the gently sweet finish poised.
Food pairing
Pair with pear frangipane, poached peach, shortbread or Gorgonzola with oatcakes.