Dal Zotto Col Fondo Prosecco 2022 from Victoria’s King Valley is a hazy, textural Prosecco that channels old‑school Italian farmhouse fizz with a distinctly modern Australian edge. This Dal Zotto Col Fondo Prosecco 2022 pours pale straw with a natural cloudiness from the lees, giving aromas of green apple, lemon zest, pear, spring blossom and savoury brioche and almond complexity.

On the palate it is dry, lightly fizzy and wonderfully refreshing, with citrus, orchard fruits, baked quince, preserved lemon and a gentle saline, chalky edge. Secondary fermentation happens in bottle and there’s no disgorgement, so the lees sit at the bottom, adding savoury depth, nuttiness and extra texture as you swirl. Bright acidity keeps it alive and kicking, making this a more serious, food‑friendly take on Prosecco that still feels playful and smashable.

Food‑wise, think classic Italian aperitivo – antipasto with prosciutto, olives and hard cheese, fried calamari, zucchini fritters, arancini or a simple caprese salad. It’s brilliant with light seafood pasta, grilled prawns or even roast chicken, where that savoury fizz and acidity cut through salt and oil beautifully. Gently invert or roll the bottle before opening if you want to mix the sediment through, or pour clear then cloudy to show both faces of this characterful King Valley Col Fondo.