A lunch with famed wine educators Jeff Jenssen and Mike DeSimone ( @worldwineguys ) is always a hot ticket, but add a tasting of Prosecco Superiore DOCG and a truffle lunch at @urbanitruffles and you have an incredible afternoon!

This Prosecco’s birthplace is the extraordinary Conegliano Valdobbiadene, which was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by @unesco in 2019. This Northeastern area of Italy, just above Venice, produces sparkling wines made from the Glera grape. The breathtaking landscape is defined by the steep terraced slopes, featuring grassed Ciglioni rather than stones that run east-west, and a patchwork of small, fragmented but connected plots interspersed with woods to protect the ecosystem. These unique characteristics all contribute to a flavor profile demonstrating that Prosecco stands on its own in the world of bubbles.

We tasted Prosecco with the D.O.C.G. designation, which translates to Denomination di Origine Controllata Garantita, and signifies that the wines were awarded the highest classification in Italy. These controlled areas have reached a level of perfection so impressive that they are deemed “guaranteed” (garantita). When you see “D.O.C.G” on a Prosecco label, you are getting the highest quality.

The five Proseccos we sampled showed these sparklers are meant for more than just aperitifs and celebratory glasses. They stood up to each dish with their fresh and bright aromatics, and carried the flavors of the truffles beautifully. Yet another reason to consider sparkling wine from Prosecco D.O.C.G when selecting wines for dinner. They are more than ready for the spotlight.