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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.

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24 Grape Varieties
13 Denominations
£4+ Starting Price

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Grapes Behind Italian Sparkling Wine

Chardonnay
Body Medium
Tannin Low
Acidity Medium
Green Apple Green Apple
Citrusy fruit Citrusy fruit
Pineapple Pineapple
Honey Honey

Chardonnay is a white grape with a clear Italian role: Franciacorta DOCG and Alta Langa DOCG include it in metodo classico sparkling wines, while Sicilia DOC gives it a warmer still-wine voice. In ...

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

Pinot Nero
Body Light
Tannin Light
Acidity High
Cherry Cherry
Raspberry Raspberry
Strawberry Strawberry
Violet Violet

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

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

Pinot Bianco
Body Light
Tannin Low
Acidity Medium
Green Apple Green Apple
Pear Pear
Almond Almond
Acacia Acacia

Pinot Bianco is northern Italy's quiet benchmark white, a Burgundian mutation of Pinot Nero that Alto Adige and Friuli's Collio have turned into precise, age-worthy bottles. Neutral by nature, it m...

Found in: Prosecco, Franciacorta, Alto Adige/Südtirol

Cabernet Sauvignon
Body V. High
Tannin V. High
Acidity Medium
Blackcurrant Blackcurrant
Green pepper Green pepper
Tobacco Tobacco
Blackberry Blackberry

Cabernet Sauvignon is the Bordeaux-born red grape that reshaped modern Italian wine. Nearly 14,000 hectares grow across Italy, concentrated in Tuscany, Veneto and Sicily, and it leads Bolgheri DOC ...

Found in: Alto Adige/Südtirol, Matera

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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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