National Prosecco Day arrives every August 13, offering the perfect excuse to chill a few bottles, invite friends over and celebrate one of Italy’s most joyful sparkling wines. Fresh, approachable and endlessly versatile, Prosecco works just as well at a relaxed brunch as it does during aperitivo hour, at a picnic or alongside a full dinner.
Part of Prosecco’s appeal is its effortless personality. Classic examples bring pear, apple, citrus, white flowers and lively bubbles without the formality often associated with vintage Champagne. Prosecco can be enjoyed straight from the bottle, poured into a Bellini, lengthened into a Hugo Spritz or mixed with bitter aperitifs and fruit liqueurs.
This guide features 15 bottles from Blackwell’s Wines & Spirits for celebrating National Prosecco Day, including traditional Italian Prosecco, Prosecco Rosé, convenient mini bottles, large-format party pours and cocktail ingredients that transform a simple glass of bubbles into an impressive brunch or summer spritz.
What Is Prosecco?
Prosecco is Italy’s best-known sparkling wine, produced primarily from the Glera grape in northeastern Italy. Most Prosecco is made using the Charmat method, where the second fermentation takes place in a pressurized tank rather than inside each individual bottle. This technique helps preserve the grape’s bright fruit, floral character and easy freshness.
Prosecco DOC offers approachable everyday bubbles, while Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG comes from a smaller, more prestigious hilly area. You may also see terms such as Brut, Extra Dry and Brut Nature. Despite its name, Extra Dry is slightly sweeter than Brut, while Brut Nature contains little or no dosage and offers the driest profile.
Classic Prosecco for National Prosecco Day
Bottega Brut Prosecco Il Vino Del Poeti
Bottega Brut Prosecco is bright, relaxed and immediately appealing, with notes of honeydew melon, apple, pear and fresh citrus. Its clean fruit profile makes it an easy bottle to serve on its own, while the gentle bubbles and refreshing finish work equally well in simple brunch cocktails.
Perfect Pairing: Prosciutto, melon, light cheeses, smoked salmon and vegetable frittata.
Bottega Gold Brut Prosecco Il Vino Del Poeti
The metallic gold bottle makes Bottega Gold one of the most presentation-friendly Proseccos for celebrations. Inside, the wine remains fresh and lively, offering classic Glera fruit, citrus and elegant bubbles. It is an excellent choice for National Prosecco Day parties where the bottle needs to look as festive as the occasion feels.
Perfect Pairing: Brunch canapés, shrimp cocktail, fruit platters and celebratory toasts.
Carpenè Malvolti 1868 Extra Dry Prosecco
Carpenè Malvolti is deeply connected to the history of modern Prosecco. This Extra Dry expression combines almond blossom, pear, apple and citrus with a soft texture and fresh acidity. The slightly rounded style makes it particularly welcoming for guests who prefer fruit-forward sparkling wine.
Perfect Pairing: French toast, peach pastries, mild cheese and brunch fruit salads.
Kim Crawford Prosecco Extra Dry
Kim Crawford Prosecco delivers pear, citrus and tropical fruit wrapped in fine bubbles and a clean, lightly almond-toned finish. Its approachable character makes it a useful all-purpose bottle when you are serving a mixed group with different wine preferences.
Perfect Pairing: Eggs Benedict, waffles, chicken salad and fresh berries.
Prosecco Superiore for a More Serious Pour
L’Antica Quercia Prosecco Superiore Ancestrale Brut Nature
This is Prosecco for drinkers who want to explore beyond the familiar easygoing style. Produced using an ancestral approach and left on its lees, L’Antica Quercia is bone-dry, textured and expressive, with citrus, peach, bitter almond, wild herbs and subtle brioche.
Perfect Pairing: Oysters, aged cheese, fried seafood, focaccia and savory brunch dishes.
SYLTBAR “Il Concerto” Prosecco Brut Double Magnum 3000 ml
A three-liter double magnum holds the equivalent of four standard bottles, making this an ideal centerpiece for a large National Prosecco Day brunch or summer party. Produced from Glera and presented in an impressive large format, it removes the need to keep opening small bottles while guests arrive.
Perfect Pairing: Large brunch spreads, seafood platters, antipasti and extended aperitivo gatherings.
Prosecco Rosé for Brunch & Outdoor Entertaining
Torresella Prosecco Rosé DOC Brut
Torresella Prosecco Rosé brings vibrant berry fruit, fine bubbles and a crisp finish in a polished but approachable style. The rosé color looks beautiful on a brunch table, while the fruit and acidity work with both sweet and savory dishes.
Perfect Pairing: Strawberry pancakes, smoked salmon, goat cheese, croissants and fresh berries.
Zonin Prosecco Rosé 3 x 187 ml
These individual bottles make National Prosecco Day especially easy for picnics, small gatherings or personalized place settings. Each miniature delivers a single serving, helping preserve freshness while giving every guest their own celebratory bottle.
Perfect Pairing: Picnic sandwiches, fruit cups, macarons and casual outdoor brunches.
Mini Bottles for Picnics, Brunch Favors & Individual Serves
Zonin Prosecco Sparkling Wine 3 x 187 ml
Zonin’s miniature Prosecco bottles provide classic pear, citrus and floral freshness in a convenient three-pack. They are useful for brunch favors, hotel-room celebrations, picnic baskets or smaller households that do not want to open an entire 750 ml bottle.
Perfect Pairing: Breakfast pastries, picnic snacks, prosciutto sandwiches and fruit.
Chandon Brut California Sparkling Wine 3 Pack 187 ml
Although it is not Prosecco, Chandon Brut offers the same individual-serving convenience with a crisp California sparkling profile. White peach, lemon zest, orchard fruit and subtle toast make these minis ideal for comparing another sparkling style alongside Italian Prosecco.
Perfect Pairing: Quiche, chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwiches and soft cheese.
Affordable Brunch Bubbles for Mimosas & Bellinis
J. Rogét American Brut Sparkling Wine
J. Rogét is designed for relaxed, no-fuss sparkling cocktails. Its dry apple, pear and citrus profile works particularly well in Mimosas and Bellinis because the wine brings enough freshness to balance fruit juice or purée without making the drink too sweet.
Perfect Pairing: Classic Mimosas, Bellinis, breakfast tacos and casual brunch buffets.
Une Femme “The Betty” Brut California Sparkling Wine
The Betty offers crisp Asian pear, white peach, Meyer lemon and delicate floral notes in a dry California sparkling style. It is polished enough to pour alone but flexible enough for upscale brunch cocktails when you want a step above basic mixer bubbles.
Perfect Pairing: Eggs Benedict, vegetable frittata, chicken and waffles and soft-ripened cheese.
Veuve du Vernay Brut “250 Year Limited Edition” French Sparkling Wine
This celebration-driven French sparkler offers a festive alternative for guests who want to compare Prosecco with another approachable European style. Its fresh presentation and easy-drinking profile suit brunch toasts, sparkling cocktails and larger parties.
Perfect Pairing: Breakfast pastries, smoked fish, fruit tarts and celebratory brunches.
Three Bottles That Transform Prosecco Into a Spritz
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
St-Germain brings elderflower, pear, quince and gentle floral sweetness to sparkling drinks. Combine it with dry Prosecco, soda water, mint and lime for a Hugo Spritz—one of the most refreshing ways to celebrate National Prosecco Day.
Signature Serve: Three parts Prosecco, two parts soda and one part St-Germain over ice with mint and lime.
G.E. Massenez Crème de Pêche Liqueur
Massenez Crème de Pêche adds ripe peach aroma, silky sweetness and a floral lift to Prosecco. It is an easy way to create a Bellini-inspired cocktail when fresh white peach purée is unavailable or out of season.
Signature Serve: Half an ounce of peach liqueur topped with chilled Prosecco and garnished with a peach slice.
G.E. Massenez Crème de Cassis de Dijon 375 ml
Crème de Cassis brings concentrated blackcurrant, berry sweetness and vibrant acidity. A small pour transforms Prosecco into a Kir-style sparkling cocktail with deep color and enough fruit to pair with savory brunch dishes.
Signature Serve: Half an ounce of cassis topped slowly with dry Prosecco.
Five Easy Prosecco Cocktails
Classic Bellini
- 2 oz white peach purée
- 4 oz chilled Prosecco
- Peach slice
Add peach purée to a chilled flute and slowly top with Prosecco. Stir gently to combine without losing the bubbles.
Hugo Spritz
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 2 oz soda water
- Mint and lime
Build over ice in a large wine glass and stir once. The result is floral, refreshing and lower in alcohol than many classic cocktails.
Prosecco Mimosa
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 2 oz fresh orange juice
- Orange twist
Use more Prosecco than juice to keep the drink crisp and prevent the citrus from overwhelming the wine.
Prosecco Kir
- ½ oz Crème de Cassis
- 4 oz dry Prosecco
- Fresh blackberry
Add cassis first, top with Prosecco and garnish with a blackberry for a dramatic brunch pour.
Peach & Elderflower Spritz
- ½ oz peach liqueur
- ½ oz elderflower liqueur
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
Build over ice and garnish with mint or a thin peach slice. This is fruit-forward without becoming excessively sweet.
What to Serve With Prosecco at Brunch
Prosecco’s bubbles and bright acidity make it unusually versatile with brunch food. Dry Brut styles work best with smoked salmon, eggs, fried appetizers, prosciutto and creamy cheese. Extra Dry Prosecco suits fruit, pastries, pancakes and dishes with a subtle touch of sweetness.
Prosecco Rosé can bridge both sides of the table, pairing with berry dishes, charcuterie, goat cheese and savory breakfast plates. Drier, more complex Prosecco Superiore or ancestral styles deserve seafood, aged cheese and more serious savory food.
- Eggs Benedict: Une Femme The Betty Brut
- Smoked Salmon: L’Antica Quercia Prosecco Superiore
- French Toast: Carpenè Malvolti Extra Dry Prosecco
- Fresh Berries: Torresella Prosecco Rosé
- Prosciutto & Melon: Bottega Brut Prosecco
- Large Brunch Party: SYLTBAR Il Concerto Double Magnum
- Picnic Brunch: Zonin Prosecco Minis
Best National Prosecco Day Picks
- Best Classic Prosecco: Bottega Brut Il Vino Del Poeti
- Best Celebration Bottle: Bottega Gold Brut Prosecco
- Best Extra Dry Prosecco: Carpenè Malvolti 1868
- Best Serious Prosecco: L’Antica Quercia Ancestrale Brut Nature
- Best Prosecco Rosé: Torresella Prosecco Rosé
- Best Large-Format Bottle: SYLTBAR Il Concerto Double Magnum
- Best Picnic Option: Zonin Prosecco 3 x 187 ml
- Best Bellini Ingredient: G.E. Massenez Crème de Pêche
- Best Spritz Ingredient: St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
Final Pour
National Prosecco Day is not only about opening a bottle of bubbles. It is an opportunity to explore the full range of Prosecco—from easygoing DOC bottles and fruit-forward Extra Dry styles to Prosecco Rosé, serious DOCG expressions, convenient minis and large-format party bottles.
Serve Prosecco cold, keep the food relaxed and let the wine’s natural freshness do the work. Pour it straight, turn it into a Bellini or build a Hugo Spritz with mint and elderflower. Whether the celebration happens over brunch, at a picnic or during aperitivo hour, Prosecco makes the entire occasion feel lighter and more festive.
