A Fresh, Elegant Italian Spumante Brut from One of the Veneto's Most Celebrated Producers

My Wine Man on Bottega

Bottega is one of the Veneto's most celebrated and internationally recognised wine producers — a family-owned estate based in Bibano di Godega, in the heart of the Treviso wine country, with a history stretching back generations. The house is best known for its iconic gold bottle Prosecco, but the Bottega range extends well beyond that flagship: the Classico Spumante Brut is a traditional-style Italian sparkling wine that showcases the house's commitment to freshness, elegance, and approachability. Made from carefully selected Italian varieties and crafted to deliver fine bubbles, lively acidity, and a harmonious, fruit-forward palate, this is a sparkling wine that works beautifully as an aperitif or at the table. At HK$119, it represents excellent value for a producer of Bottega's standing and international reputation.

Tasting Notes

Pale straw yellow in the glass with a fine, persistent bead. The nose is fresh and inviting — green apple, ripe pear, and citrus, with delicate floral hints that give it a light, aromatic character. On the palate, it's lively and harmonious with fresh acidity, a soft, approachable texture, and a clean, refreshing Brut finish. Elegant, fruit-forward, and completely enjoyable.

Style & Drinking Window

Light-bodied with fine bubbles and a fresh, clean Brut character. The lively acidity and floral aromatics make this a particularly versatile and food-friendly sparkling. Serve well-chilled at 6–8°C. Drinking beautifully now through 2026.

Food Pairing

The fresh acidity and delicate floral character of the Bottega Classico make it a lovely match for New Zealand Waitoa Accredited Free Range Chicken Tenderloin from My Meat Man. The wine's green apple freshness and fine bubbles complement the delicate, lean texture of free-range chicken tenderloin beautifully — whether lightly pan-seared, grilled with herbs, or served in a light cream sauce.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$119, the Bottega Classico Spumante Brut delivers the quality and elegance you'd expect from one of Italy's most internationally celebrated sparkling wine producers — at an accessible everyday price. The Bottega name carries genuine prestige and recognition, and this Classico expression delivers the freshness, fine bubbles, and harmonious fruit character that defines the house style. Whether you're looking for a reliable aperitif, a versatile food wine, or a crowd-pleasing bottle for casual entertaining, this is a confident, smart choice.

Looking for a Different Style?

— Salatin Prosecco Treviso Extra Dry DOC — An expressive, fruit-forward Prosecco Treviso from one of the Veneto's most respected producers; similar price, Extra Dry style with a touch more sweetness.

— Chandon Brut NV — A fresh, elegant Australian traditional-method sparkling from Moët & Chandon's Yarra Valley estate; a step up in complexity at a higher price point.

— Bouvet 1851 Méthode Traditionnelle Brut — A French traditional-method sparkling from the Loire Valley; Champagne-method quality and 175 years of expertise.

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