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Read our privacy notice . From Cava to Prosecco and Champagne , sparkling wine is the tipple of choice for everyday celebrations No longer reserved solely for special occasions like birthdays or Christmas, they’re a particularly good pairing when it’s sunny out, whether a picnic, barbecue or anything in between. Usually lower in alcohol than most wines and spirits, fizz provides a lighter, brighter alternative to other serves.
But have you heard of spumante before? Referring to Italian sparkling wine and meaning ‘foaming’, they’re made from any grape with the addition of carbon dioxide to give them an intense fizz. They they can be enjoyed in white, red or even rosé varieties. It’s important to note not all spumante is Prosecco and not all Prosecco is spumante, as the production area of Prosecco is very specific for it to be defined as such.
Sparkling wine made in Italy’s northern Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions can be called Prosecco. As with other sparkling, there are varying levels of sweetness when it comes to spumante, from extra brut and brut to demi-sec and doux, meaning there’s something for every palate. We rather like it as an aperitif – it’s divine with a.
