8 Italy overview

Question 1

Where is Italy in the world league of sparkling wine exports?

Answer 1

• 1st in volume (since 2009) due to Prosecco
• 2nd in value to France

Question 2

Italian sparkling wines - comment on volumes

Tank method v Traditional method

Answer 2

• 96% of It SW tank method (half of that Prosecco), rest in order of volume
  
  • Lambrusco
  • Asti
• 4% traditional method (1/10 of Champagne Prod)
  
  • Franciacorta 17.5 m bts 2018
  • Trentodoc 7m bts 2017
• Label :
  
  • Spumante Min 3 bar pressure
  • Frizzante 1 - 2.5 bar