Sparkling Wine in Italy

Question 1

When did Italy become the largest exporter of sparkling wine by volume?

Answer 1

2009

France remains largest by value

Question 2

Give the proportions of Italian sparkling produced by tank vs traditional method

Answer 2

Tank 96% - includes Prosecco, Asti and Lambrusco

Traditional 4% - Franciacorta and Trentodoc

Question 3

What is the pressure required to be classified spumante or frizzante?

Answer 3

Spumante - min 3 bars

Frizzante - 1-2.5 bars

Question 4

Give the production quantities of the following DOC/DOCGs in hectolitres:
Prosecco DOC 
Prosecco DOCG 
Lambrusco DOC/IGT
Asti DOCG 
Moscato d'Asti DOCG 
Bottle fermented

Answer 4

Prosecco DOC - 460m
Prosecco DOCG - 90m
Lambrusco DOC/IGT - 165m
Asti DOCG - 50m
Moscato d'Asti DOCG - 25m 
Bottle fermented - 24.5m

Question 5

Compare the production volume of traditional method sparkling wine to the volume of Champagne prodiction

Answer 5

1/10th the volume of Champagne