The NV Prosecco Brut Desiderio Jeio possesses good varietal character in its floral white peaches. Clean mineral notes inform the inviting, crisp finish. This is Lot 10040A. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

Hints of citrus and yeasty bread define the nose. Next in line is a simple, clean pear-and-white grapefruit palate. As for feel, it’s a bit thick and creamy, while the finish is open and clean. Not overpowering but solid. ——M.S.(6/1/2005)—— 87

There’s a distinctly mineral, almost ashen quality to this wine that recalls talcum powder and schoolroom chalkboard. The wine is linear and defined and has very pungent, almost sharp, effervescence with drying minerals on the close and will keep the palate polished and clean.——M.L.(8/1/2008)—— 86