Bortolomiol, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Veneto, Italy) 2019

 I hope I’m being fair to this terrific wine with a score of 92, but worry that I may be a little low on account of tasting it alongside Bortolomiol’s spectacular 70th Anniversary release from 2017 from the Rive of Santo Stefano.  This wine can certainly hold its own even against the most formidable competition, with very expressive aromas and delicious, pure flavors that really persist through the finish.  The subtly floral bouquet is quite alluring, and the fruit flavor are open and generous, with just the right acidity to keep the wine fresh without seeming tart.  Although it is quite dry, there’s nothing remotely austere about this organic bottling, which is so inviting in aroma, flavor and texture that every sip invites another.  This has been one of my favorite Prosecco Superiore houses since my first visit to the region years ago, and they are quite evidently still performing at the very highest level.