Quick Answer: Our top pick for prosecco on a charcuterie board is Mionetto Prosecco Brut (4.6 out of 5). Value: Ruffino Prosecco. Splurge: Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Brut. We ranked 7 widely sold options on how they work on a board, published taste tests and awards, ingredients, value and how easy they are to find.
Bubbles are the easiest drink to pair with a charcuterie board: the acidity and fizz cut through salty cured meat and rich cheese, and prosecco does it for less than Champagne. Most good bottles cost under $20. These rankings combine Food & Wine's 2025 tasting, Cheapism's blind tasting of 10 bottles and VinePair's tasting of dozens of proseccos under $20.
How we ranked these: these are researched picks, not a side-by-side tasting. We scored each product on published taste tests and awards, its ingredient list, price and where you can buy it, plus how that style of product behaves on a board. Sources are listed at the end, and the full method is on our buying guides hub. Prices and stock last checked October 2026.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best overall: Mionetto Prosecco Brut ($) | ★★★★½ 4.6 |
| Best value: Ruffino Prosecco ($) | ★★★★½ 4.3 |
| Splurge: Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Brut ($$$) | ★★★½☆ 3.6 |
The full ranking
| Product | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mionetto Prosecco Brut ($) | ★★★★½ 4.6 | Every board |
| 2. Ruffino Prosecco ($) | ★★★★½ 4.3 | Value |
| 3. Torresella Prosecco ($) | ★★★★☆ 4.0 | Dry and floral |
| 4. La Marca Prosecco ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | A fruity, crowd-pleasing style |
| 5. Zonin Prosecco ($) | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | A budget pick for mimosas |
| 6. Casabianca Prosecco Superiore Brut ($$) | ★★★½☆ 3.7 | Mimosas and brunch boards |
| 7. Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Brut ($$$) | ★★★½☆ 3.6 | Splurge |
1. Mionetto Prosecco Brut
★★★★½ 4.6 out of 5 · Best overall · Best for: Every board · $ budget
Food & Wine named it the most classic of six, smooth and easy to drink with a hint of orange peel. VinePair rated Mionetto's vintage bottling 90 points for its pear, lemon and green apple.
- Why we like it: Dry, crisp and in nearly every store.
- Keep in mind: The vintage (Millesimato) bottle VinePair rated is a step up from the basic one.
- Where to buy: Grocery and liquor stores nationwide.
2. Ruffino Prosecco
★★★★½ 4.3 out of 5 · Best value · Best for: Value · $ budget
Cheapism's runner-up of 10 (4.2 out of 5), balancing dry and sweet with fruit and floral notes. Food & Wine ranked its extra dry 4th of 6.
- Why we like it: Reliable and inexpensive.
- Keep in mind: Slightly sweeter than a brut.
- Where to buy: Grocery and liquor stores nationwide.
3. Torresella Prosecco
★★★★☆ 4.0 out of 5 · Best for: Dry and floral · $ budget
Cheapism's #1 of 10 with 4.4 out of 5: dry, crisp, smooth and floral.
- Why we like it: Won the blind tasting at a low price.
- Keep in mind: Not stocked everywhere.
- Where to buy: Liquor stores and wine shops.
4. La Marca Prosecco
★★★★☆ 3.9 out of 5 · Best for: A fruity, crowd-pleasing style · $ budget
Food & Wine ranked its extra dry 3rd of 6 for balance and ripe citrus. Cheapism's tasters ranked it 9th of 10, so opinions split.
- Why we like it: Easy to find, with a fruitier style many people like.
- Keep in mind: Extra dry means a little sweet.
- Where to buy: Grocery and liquor stores nationwide.
5. Zonin Prosecco
★★★★☆ 3.9 out of 5 · Best for: A budget pick for mimosas · $ budget
VinePair rated it 90 points, bright and floral with ripe pear and a subtle sweetness.
- Why we like it: Bright and cheap.
- Keep in mind: Only one tasting rated it.
- Where to buy: Grocery and liquor stores.
6. Casabianca Prosecco Superiore Brut
★★★½☆ 3.7 out of 5 · Best for: Mimosas and brunch boards · $$ mid-range
Food & Wine's best overall of six in its mimosa test, with fresh citrus and lively bubbles.
- Why we like it: DOCG quality for under $20.
- Keep in mind: Harder to find.
- Where to buy: Wine shops and online.
7. Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Brut
★★★½☆ 3.6 out of 5 · Splurge · Best for: Splurge · $$$ premium
From the hills of Valdobbiadene, the top prosecco zone. Food & Wine included it in its six-bottle tasting.
- Why we like it: Superiore DOCG and a name guests recognize.
- Keep in mind: Costs more than the winners.
- Where to buy: Liquor stores and many grocery stores.
How the scores break down
Each product is scored 1 to 5 on five things, then weighted: how it works on a board (30%), published taste tests and awards (25%), ingredients (15%), value (15%) and how easy it is to find (15%).
| Product | On the board | Reviews and awards | Ingredients | Value | Easy to find | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mionetto Prosecco Brut | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.6 |
| Ruffino Prosecco | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.3 |
| Torresella Prosecco | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4.0 |
| La Marca Prosecco | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.9 |
| Zonin Prosecco | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3.9 |
| Casabianca Prosecco Superiore Brut | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3.7 |
| Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Brut | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3.6 |
What to look for on the label
Label check: "Prosecco DOC" is the everyday level. "Prosecco Superiore DOCG" (often from Valdobbiadene or Conegliano) is the higher tier. Sweetness runs the opposite of what the words suggest: Brut is driest, Extra Dry is a little sweet, and Dry is sweeter still.
Skip: Pouring it warm. Chill prosecco to about 40 to 45°F, and open it just before toasting. Keep an opened bottle in the fridge with a sparkling-wine stopper.
How much to buy: a 750 ml bottle pours about five 5-oz glasses. For a toast, one bottle covers 6 to 8 people. For a party, plan on about half a bottle per guest who drinks. What it pairs with: prosciutto, salami, Parmigiano-Reggiano, brie, salted nuts, olives and anything fried. Extra dry is the better match for fruit and dessert boards.
For what prosecco pairs with and how to serve it, see the Champagne and prosecco pairing guide. To see every ranked guide, visit our charcuterie buying guides.
Not drinking? See our ranking of the best non-alcoholic sparkling cider for the toast.
Prosecco questions
What is the best prosecco under $20?
Mionetto Prosecco Brut, a classic, dry bottle sold almost everywhere. Ruffino is the value pick, and Torresella won Cheapism's blind tasting.
Which is drier, Brut or Extra Dry prosecco?
Brut. Extra Dry is slightly sweeter, despite the name.
Is prosecco good with charcuterie?
Yes. Its acidity and bubbles cut through salty cured meat and rich cheese. Brut suits savory boards; Extra Dry suits fruit and dessert boards.
How much prosecco do I need for a party?
About half a bottle per guest who drinks. A 750 ml bottle pours about five glasses.
Sources
- Food & Wine (via AOL): We Tasted 6 Proseccos
- Cheapism (via AOL): 10 Popular Proseccos, Ranked Best to Worst
- VinePair: The 10 Best Proseccos Under $20
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