Italian Spk Wine: Overview

Question 1

1) Where is spk wine produced in Italy?
2) Why has Italy become a major producer of spk wine?

Answer 1

1) Spk wine is produced in most regions, often for local market
2) Became major producer of spk wine (recent years) dude to the popularity of prosecco
3) 2009: became the largest producer by volume (France is the largest by value)

Question 2

Production levels: tank x traditional method

Answer 2

1) Tank fermented wines: 96% of the production, half of it prosecco.
2) Traditional method: remaining 4%: mostly Franciacorta & Trentodoc.