Sparkling Wines in Italy

Question 1

What are the Italian sparkling wine regions covered in D4?

Answer 1

• Prosecco
• Asti
• Lambrusco
• Franciacorta
• Trentodoc

Question 2

What are the two main ways that sparkling wine is produced in Italy?

Answer 2

• Tank Method (96%)

- Traditional Method (4%)

Question 3

How much of the Tank Method sparkling wines produced in Italy are Prosecco?

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

What are the two different pressure classifications for Tank Method wines in Italy?

Answer 4

• Spumante (minimum 3 bar)

- Frizzante (1 - 2.5 bar)

Question 5

What are two main regions where Traditional Method sparkling wines are produced in Italy?

Answer 5

• Franciacorta (17.5 million bottles)

- Trentodoc (7 million bottles)

Question 6

Prosecco and Lambrusco are generally made by what method?

Answer 6

Tank Method