Nino Franco, Valdobbiadene (Veneto, Italy) 2013

 Although made from 100 percent Glera from an ancient vineyard in the heart of Valdobbiadene, this great wine cannot be called “Prosecco” for some bureaucratic reason.  No matter, Grave di Stecca is truly a unique Prosecco, in fact, if not in name.  The 2013, the current release (!), is still young, and will benefit from a few years of aging.  It is super-intense, minerally, and very dry. It’s on another level from most Proseccos, a keeper.