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Italian Sparkling Wine

Italy is home to some of the most spectacular sparkling wines in the world. Over the years, Italian sparkling wines have truly evolved. From different grapes to wine making styles, Italy offers sparkling wines that stand out. You may already be enjoying some of these delicious wines, such as a UK ultimate favourite: Prosecco.

1,256 Wines

30 Grape Varieties

14 Denominations

£3+ Starting Price

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Nero di Lambrusco IGT Emilia, Otello , Cantina Ceci

Emilia / dell'Emilia

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£13.40

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Marchese Antinori Franciacorta Cuvee Royale

Franciacorta

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£27.00

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Bellavista, Alma Assemblage 2, Lombardy Franciacorta Extra Brut NV

Franciacorta

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£33.12

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Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry - Bandarossa - Bortolomiol

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco

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£15.00

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Prosecco DOC Gold - Bottega

Prosecco

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£20.50

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Ferghettina Franciacorta Brut

Franciacorta

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£22.50

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"Alma Assemblage 3" Franciacorta Non Dosato DOCG

Franciacorta

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£34.90

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Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Vintage Collection Saten

Franciacorta

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£38.90

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The Taste Landscape

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Grapes Behind Italian Sparkling Wine

Chardonnay

Body Medium

Tannin Low

Acidity Medium

Green Apple

Citrusy fruit

Pineapple

Honey

Chardonnay is a white grape with a clear Italian role. Franciacorta DOCG and Alta Langa DOCG include it in their classic method sparkling wines. Sicilia DOC gives it a warmer still-wine voice. In I...

Found in: Prosecco, Franciacorta, Alta Langa, Alto Adige/Südtirol

Pinot Nero

Body Light

Tannin Light

Acidity High

Cherry

Raspberry

Strawberry

Violet

Pinot Nero is the Italian name for Pinot Noir, the great red grape of Burgundy. In Italy's cool north it wears three hats. It makes silky, perfumed still reds in Alto Adige and the Oltrepo Pavese. ...

Found in: Prosecco, Franciacorta, Alta Langa, Alto Adige/Südtirol

Cabernet Sauvignon

Body V. High

Tannin V. High

Acidity Medium

Blackcurrant

Green pepper

Tobacco

Blackberry

Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux, and it reshaped modern Italian wine. Nearly 14,000 hectares grow across Italy. The plantings are concentrated in Tuscany, Veneto and Sicily. On t...

Found in: Alto Adige/Südtirol, Matera, Terre di Cosenza

Greco

Body Medium

Tannin Low

Acidity High

Peach

Apricot

Almond

Acacia

Greco is the structured, smoky white of Campania. Greek settlers carried it to southern Italy nearly three thousand years ago. On the volcanic tuff soils of Irpinia it makes Greco di Tufo, one of t...

Found in: Lamezia, Matera, Terre di Cosenza

Merlot

Body High

Tannin High

Acidity Medium

Plum

Black cherry

Blackberry

Chocolate

Merlot is a red grape with a serious Italian footprint. Bolgheri DOC, Bolgheri Rosso, Cortona DOC, Suvereto DOCG, Rubicone IGT and Montello Rosso DOCG form its Italian map. It moves from supple coa...

Found in: Alto Adige/Südtirol, Matera, Terre di Cosenza

Pinot Bianco

Body Light

Tannin Low

Acidity Medium

Green Apple

Pear

Almond

Acacia

Pinot Bianco is northern Italy's quiet benchmark white. It is a Burgundian mutation of Pinot Nero. Alto Adige and Friuli's Collio have turned it into precise, age-worthy bottles. The grape is neutr...

Found in: Prosecco, Franciacorta, Alto Adige/Südtirol

Aglianico

Body V. High

Tannin V. High

Acidity V. High

Black cherry

Plum

Black pepper

Smoked meat

Aglianico [ahl-YAH-nee-ko] is an ancient grape variety from southern Italy. It makes a big, bold red that people have loved since the Greeks occupied Italy. It grows in Campania and Basilicata, and...

Found in: Aglianico del Vulture, Terre di Cosenza

Greco Nero

Body Medium

Tannin Medium

Acidity Medium

Black cherry

Plum

Blackberry

Forest berries

Greco Nero is a red grape from Calabria, Italy's far south. It is a blending grape above all: it brings colour and soft, plummy fruit to Lamezia Rosso DOC and to the reds of Terre di Cosenza DOC. B...

Found in: Lamezia, Terre di Cosenza

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The Craft of Italian Sparkling

Italy has always been a big sparkling wine producer with an ancient tradition dating back to Roman times. This tradition has been carried down through generations. It is hard to find a part of Italy that has not dabbled in the art of sparkling wine.

Across the Italian peninsula, you can find all sorts of sparkling wines. From the traditional Franciacorta to casual and fizzy Lambrusco, the diversity is pretty unparalleled. That also means there are plenty of wines to pair food with!

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Common Questions

Prosecco. It is very easy to drink and appreciate. It also comes in varying degrees of quality. The great thing about it is that you can easily find a high-quality prosecco at an affordable price.

Prosecco. Because of its versatility, it is such a great pairing to any meal or occasion. Many bottles come at affordable prices, making it a much more economical choice over Champagne.

Franciacorta. This is the equivalent to Champagne in Italy. It is made of the same grape types too: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It is very elegant and age-worthy.

Italian Sparkling wine is best served at 6–8°C. Keep the bottle chilled until serving.

Italian Sparkling wine pairs well with aperitifs, seafood, light canapés, and fried foods. Franciacorta is excellent with oysters, while Lambrusco pairs beautifully with charcuterie.

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