THIS week Taste finds that Prosecco is more than just a fun fizz. There is the simply labelled Prosecco DOC which can veer from perfectly delicious to second-rate, so wine lovers need to look for the ‘G’ as a guarantee for greatness – Prosecco Superiore (DOCG) can only come from the vines that blanket the steep slopes between the villages of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. The wines must contain a minimum of 85 per cent glera grapes and can be topped up with local varieties, but the best are usually 100 per cent and should be drunk young.

Carpene Malvolti is the oldest estate to produce prosecco. Their portfolio is a showcase of the very best from the region and includes delightful and easy going styles such as Carpene Malvolti Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry (£14, Taste Fine Wines, Tel: 01484 426 226). This is served as an aperitif and for parties, it has a creamy mousse with a lovely floral nose of white flowers and citrus, a soft, fruity finish with good acidity and a pleasant mouthfeel.

Part of the charm and popularity of prosecco is the lower alcohol level at between 11 per cent abv to 12 per cent abv, and another crowd pleaser is Valdo Oro Puro Superiore Valdobbiadene NV Extra Dry (£12.99, Waitrose). Aromatic and fruity with ripe yellow apple, acacia and a hint of sweet almond, there’s enough structure to match it with prosciutto and risotto.

A Decanter medal winner, Ca Morlin Prosecco Superiore DOCG Conegliano e Valdobbiadene NV Extra Dry (£12.95, www.thedrink shop.com) has persistent bubbles with a delicate floral nose, wonderful purity of fruit and a clean finish.