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Is Prosecco a sparkling wine?

Prosecco can be produced as a still wine, a semi-sparkling wine (“frizzante”), or a fully sparkling wine (“spumante”)—the latter being the most common. While Prosecco wine is typically produced in a “brut” (dry) style, its fresh and fruity character makes it seem a bit sweeter than it actually is.

Where is Prosecco made?

Prosecco is a sparkling wine made primarily in Veneto, Italy close to Treviso which is about 15 miles (24 km) North of Venice. Prosecco is made with primarily Prosecco (aka “Glera”) grapes. Produced using an affordable method called the “Tank Method.” A standard 5 oz serving of Extra-Dry Prosecco has 91–98 calories and 2.6 carbohydrates (11% ABV).

Is Franciacorta the same as Prosecco?

But as anyone who has ever sipped prosecco on its own can attest, though prosecco is certainly sparkling, flavor-wise it doesn't seem to have much in common with its bubbly brethren, and there's a good reason for that. When it comes to styles of wine, prosecco isn't Italy's take on champagne — franciacorta is. What is franciacorta?

What is Freixenet Prosecco?

Made from the finest Glera grapes in Italy’s Prosecco region of Veneto, Freixenet Prosecco is as distinctive as it is delicious. Enjoy this sparkling white wine chilled on a sunny day, or pair with light dishes and spicy cuisine for an unforgettable taste experience.