The 2010 Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Dry Primo Franco is laced with white peaches, flowers and sweet spices. It possesses excellent energy and focus all the way through to the creamy finish, where the wine blossoms nicely. This is first-rate juice. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. Importer: Vin Divino, Ltd., Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700

The 2008 Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Primo Franco jumps from the glass with crisp green apples, pears, flowers and spices, all of which come together with lovely richness and depth. The wine possesses gorgeous textural finesse and a creamy, refreshing finish. This is Lot: L9057. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2010. Nino Franco makes some of the finest Proseccos readers are likely to encounter. These wines are loaded with tons of personality, something that has become increasingly hard to find with the huge boom in production levels the region has seen. Importer: Vin Divino, Ltd., Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700

The 2007 Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Primo Franco is a delicious, well-delineated wine. It offers a cream-textured expression of sweet ripe peaches, mint and jasmine in a medium-bodied but rich style. This gorgeous, beautifully balanced wine is another stunning Prosecco from Nino Franco. The Primo Franco has 30 grams per liter residual sugar which contributes to its expansive texture. This is Lot 8112. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. Readers who want to explore Prosecco at its finest should put this estate at the top of their shopping lists. Franco’s NV Prosecco is also worth seeking out and is reviewed in Issue 178. Importer: Vin Divino, Ltd., Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700

Light, fragrant aromas of flowers, hay and herbs open this steadily bubbly, but very soft, sparkler. Decidedly sweet tropical fruit notes show in the mouth and on the medium-length finish. Still it carries its sweetness with more style than most. ——M.M.(12/31/2001)—— 84