Prosecco

Prosecco has become one of the world's most beloved sparkling wines. It's fresh, fruity, accessible, and ideal for any occasion when you're looking for a light, sparkling style. Thanks to the cool climate of Veneto and Friuli , the aromatic Glera grape, and the modern tank method, Prosecco is known for its soft mousse and inviting flavor.

What is Prosecco?

Prosecco is a sparkling wine from northeastern Italy, made primarily from Glera grapes . It is produced using the Charmat method (second fermentation in a closed tank), which preserves its fruity, fresh character. Prosecco comes in various styles, from lightly sparkling (Frizzante) to fully sparkling (Spumante), and ranges from extra brut to demi-sec. The premium expressions come from Conegliano–Valdobbiadene DOCG and Asolo DOCG , where steep hills and low yields lend them extra refinement.

Origin and vineyards

Prosecco is mainly produced in Veneto and Friuli, with the finest wines coming from the hilly area north of Treviso.

Key terroir characteristics:

• Slopes of Conegliano–Valdobbiadene – steep, mineral and known for highest quality.
• Cool Alpine microclimate – ensures freshness and aromatic precision.
• Calcareous and morainic soils – contribute to tension and fine acidity.
• Mild influences of the Adriatic Sea – provide balance and elegance.

Within the premium zone, Cartizze is considered the absolute top hill, with extremely low yields and exceptional aromatic richness.

Styles and vinification

Production method: Charmat

Prosecco is always made using the tank method, where the second fermentation takes place in a sealed pressure vessel. This preserves the fresh, fruity character of the Glera grape.

Stylistic features

• Pear, apple, peach and white flowers
• Soft mousse and light texture
• Fresh, fruity and elegant
• Variation from very dry (extra brut) to slightly sweet (demi-sec)

Prosecco styles

• Spumante – fully sparkling; highest quality and expression
• Frizzante – light mousse, playful and soft
• Tranquillo – rare, quiet style

Sweetness levels

• Extra Brut
• Brut
• Extra Dry (most popular style; slightly fruity sweet)
• Dry / Demi-Sec (round, soft and aromatic)

Premium zones

• Conegliano–Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
• Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG
• Cartizze DOCG – top quality, very aromatic, often slightly sweet

Storage and serving

Prosecco is made to be drunk young and fresh.

• Best time to drink: within 1–2 years
• Premium DOCG: 2–3 years

Serving temperature: 6–8 degrees.

Buy Prosecco at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Prosecco in every style: from crisp Brut to smooth Extra Dry, and from elegant DOCG Superiore to the more luxurious Cartizze. Each bottle is selected for its freshness, lively mousse, and the signature fruity style that makes Prosecco so irresistible.