Bele Casel Prosecco

Bele Casel Prosecco is an organic Italian sparkling wine from the Asolo DOCG, bottled at 11% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scoring 91 points from Eric Guido at Vinous and earning a Gold medal at The Global Masters, this 100% Glera bottling from the hills of Cornuda represents one of Asolo's most respected small-production Proseccos.

Quick Facts: ABV: 11%  |  Origin: Asolo, Veneto, Italy  |  Style: Prosecco DOCG Extra Dry  |  Producer: Bele Casel

Production & Heritage

Bele Casel farms 12 hectares of certified organic vineyards in the Asolo DOCG, a prestigious sub-zone in the hills of Veneto that produces structurally richer Prosecco than the broader DOC. The Glera grapes for this bottling are sourced from hillside vineyards around Cornuda, then vinified using the Martinotti (Charmat) method in pressurized tanks at low temperatures with a fermentation cycle of 40 to 50 days — significantly longer than the industry minimum. This extended secondary fermentation encourages finer, more persistent bubbles and greater aromatic complexity, distinguishing Bele Casel from mass-produced alternatives.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with intense ripe orchard fruit — golden apple and pear — before moving into delicate layers of grapefruit zest and exotic tropical fruit. Underneath, elegant wisteria and acacia flower add a fragrant, honeyed lift.

Taste: The palate entry is bright and fruit-forward, with yellow apple and candied citrus meeting a thread of chalky minerality at the mid-palate. The mousse is fine and creamy, carrying the fruit through to a focused, slightly textured peak that avoids the hollow sweetness common in lesser Proseccos.

Finish: The finish is impressively long for Prosecco, with lingering floral and mineral notes and a refreshing grapefruit-pith dryness. A subtle stony quality adds persistence and keeps the wine taut and clean.

How to Drink Bele Casel Prosecco

Serve well chilled (6–8°C / 43–46°F) in a tulip-shaped glass to concentrate the floral aromatics while allowing the fine perlage to express itself fully. A versatile sparkling wine, it also shines in cocktails:

• Aperol Spritz: The mineral backbone and restrained sweetness prevent the cocktail from becoming cloying, balancing the bitter orange of Aperol.
• Bellini: Ripe orchard-fruit character harmonizes naturally with white peach purée, creating a seamless, layered drink.
• Hugo Spritz: The acacia-flower aromatics in the wine echo the elderflower syrup, amplifying the cocktail's herbal freshness.

Best For

• Hosting an Italian-themed dinner party with antipasti and charcuterie
• Gifting someone who appreciates organic and sustainably produced wines
• Welcoming guests at a warm-weather brunch or garden gathering
• Exploring premium DOCG Prosecco beyond mainstream supermarket labels

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bele Casel Prosecco taste like? It delivers bright golden apple and pear flavors with acacia flower aromatics, chalky minerality, and a grapefruit-tinged finish that is longer and more complex than most Proseccos in its class.

How does Bele Casel Prosecco compare to La Marca Prosecco? La Marca is a high-volume Prosecco DOC, while Bele Casel is an organic, small-production Prosecco from the more prestigious Asolo DOCG sub-zone. Bele Casel's extended 40–50 day Charmat fermentation produces a finer mousse and more layered aromatics than typical large-scale bottlings.

Is Bele Casel Prosecco good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — the mineral structure, fine bubbles, and complex orchard-fruit and floral profile make it a rewarding standalone aperitivo that does not rely on residual sugar for interest.

Where is Bele Casel Prosecco made? Bele Casel produces this wine from organically farmed Glera grapes grown on hillside vineyards in Cornuda, within the Asolo Prosecco DOCG in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy.

What foods pair well with Bele Casel Prosecco? Prosciutto di San Daniele, where the wine's acidity cuts through the fat; fresh burrata with heirloom tomatoes for a textural contrast; seared scallops whose sweetness mirrors the pear notes; vegetable tempura, where the bubbles cleanse the palate between bites; and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, which echoes the wine's mineral undertones.

What sizes does Bele Casel Prosecco come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format for this wine.

Is Bele Casel Prosecco worth the price? Positioned in the mid-premium tier for Prosecco, Bele Casel delivers organic certification, DOCG provenance, and critical scores (91 points Vinous) that exceed many bottles at higher price points, making it strong value within the quality sparkling category.

Why Bele Casel Prosecco?

What separates this wine from the crowded Prosecco market is the combination of certified organic farming in the hillside Asolo DOCG and an unusually long Charmat fermentation — 40 to 50 days versus the common 15 to 20 days used by industrial producers. That patience shows in the glass: a 91-point Vinous score and Gold at The Global Masters validate the textural refinement and aromatic depth. For anyone moving beyond entry-level sparkling wine and seeking a Prosecco with genuine terroir character, Bele Casel is one of Asolo's most compelling ambassadors.