D4.C9. Sparkling Wine in Italy

Question 1

What is the position of Italy in the sparkling wine export league in terms of volume?

Answer 1

Italy overtook France as the largest exporter of sparkling
wine by volume in 2009 and has consolidated that position since then. France remains the largest exporter by value

Question 2

How many percent of the Italian sparkling wines are produced by tank method?

Answer 2

96%

Question 3

Which sparkling wines of Italy are produced by tank method?

Answer 3

• Prosecco
• Lambrusco
• ASTI (a variation of tank method)

Question 4

When was The tank method for sparkling wine was developed in Italy?

Answer 4

In the late 1880s (named after Martinotti) and refined by the Frenchman, Charmat

Question 5

Tank method sparkling wines of Italy are classified depending on which criteria?

Answer 5

Classified depending on their level of pressure in the bottle:
- Spumante (minimum 3 bar)
- Frizzante (1–2.5 bar)

Question 6

How many percent of the Italian sparkling wines are produced by traditional method?

Answer 6

4%

Question 7

Which sparkling wines of Italy are produced by traditional method?

Answer 7

• Franciacorta (17.5 million bottles, 2018)
• Trentodoc (7 million bottles, 2017)

Question 8

How is the quantity of sparkling wines of Italy are produced by traditional method when compared with the amount of Champagne produced?

Answer 8

The entire traditional method sector of Italy is one-tenth of the size of Champagne production