Who's behind Bella Principessa, and is it real Italian Prosecco D.O.C.?
Yes, it's real Italian Prosecco. Bella Principessa is made in the Veneto, in northeast Italy, with a fourth-generation winery, from Glera grapes picked by hand in the hills of Treviso. Prosecco D.O.C. is on the label. It was founded by Michael Goldstein and Natalie, and it is family-founded and independent.
Where it's made
Bella Principessa comes from the Veneto, the region of northeast Italy that Prosecco calls home. The grapes are Glera, picked by hand in the hills of Treviso at harvest in September, and the wine is made with a fourth-generation winery there.
There are two wines: the Gold, Bella Principessa Prosecco D.O.C. Brut, and the Rosé, Bella Principessa Prosecco D.O.C. Rosé Brut. Both are 11% alcohol and come in a 750 ml bottle.
How to check it's the real thing
Look at the bottle. "Prosecco D.O.C." appears on it. Bella Principessa also has a look that's hard to fake: the bottle is ceramic-painted with flowers and butterflies, with no paper label and no sticker, and the gold or rosé foil matches the wine inside.
If you'd like to know what to look for on any bottle of Prosecco, read how to know if your bottle of Prosecco is authentic on our sister site.
Who founded it
Bella Principessa was founded by Michael Goldstein and Natalie. It's a family-founded, independent brand, not part of a drinks conglomerate, which means the people who chose the grapes, the taste and the bottle are the same people answering your questions. You can read more about Michael on his page at prosecco.com.
Names that sound similar turn up when you search for the brand, so look for the full name, Bella Principessa, and the painted bottle.
What's in the bottle
- The Gold: Bella Principessa Prosecco D.O.C. Brut. Dry and crisp, with green apple, pear and a squeeze of citrus.
- The Rosé: Bella Principessa Prosecco D.O.C. Rosé Brut. Dry and pink, with strawberry, raspberry and ripe peach.
- Both: Brut, 11% alcohol by volume, 12 g/L of residual sugar and 69 calories per 100 ml, a typical value from the producer's analysis. Each bottle is 750 ml, about 25.4 fl oz.
Nothing on the bottle is a sticker. The flowers and butterflies are painted on in ceramic, and the foil color tells you which wine you're holding before you read a word.
Try it for yourself
The best proof is in the glass. The Gold is dry and crisp, with green apple, pear and a squeeze of citrus. The suggested retail price is $20.99. Start with Bella Principessa Prosecco D.O.C. Brut.
In shops, Bella Principessa is in Florida only for now, at stockists including Total Wine & More, Primo Liquors, Vintage Liquor & Wine Bar, Plum Market, Star Wine & Spirits, Euroland and Luekens Wine & Spirits. Shop local first. We do too. Stock varies by store, so call ahead, or order online from Primo Liquors.
Next step
More questions before you order
- Where can I buy Bella Principessa Prosecco?In Florida for now, at Total Wine & More and other South Florida and Tampa Bay shops; or order online from Primo Liquors, which ships to 43 states.
- Can I order Prosecco online and have it delivered to my state?Usually yes, through a licensed retailer, if your state allows it and an adult 21+ signs; Bella Principessa ships from Primo Liquors to 43 states.
- How much should a good bottle of Prosecco cost?A good Prosecco D.O.C. Brut usually costs around twenty dollars; Bella Principessa's suggested retail price is $20.99.
- Which Prosecco is best for an Aperol Spritz or mimosas?Choose a dry Brut: it balances Aperol and orange juice. For pink mimosas and spritzes, pick a Rosé Brut.
- What's the best Prosecco to buy?Look for Prosecco D.O.C. on the label, choose Brut for dry or Extra Dry for softer, and expect real quality around twenty dollars.
- Prosecco or Prosecco Rosé: which should I buy?Choose the Gold for crisp, citrusy toasts and seafood, the Rosé for brunch, berries and gifts, or buy one of each.
- Brut or Extra Dry: which Prosecco should I buy?Buy Brut if you like crisp and dry; Extra Dry is the sweeter style, despite its name. Both Bella Principessa wines are Brut.
- How many bottles of Prosecco do I need for a party?About 5 glasses a bottle: allow 2 per guest for a toast, 3 to 4 for a long party. 12 bottles toast 30 guests.
- Can I send Prosecco as a gift?Yes, through a licensed retailer, with an adult 21+ signing and state laws applying; never post it yourself. Primo Liquors ships Bella Principessa.
