Wine Style
Prosecco
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco is Italy's Charmat-method sparkling wine — fresh, fruity, and approachable with gentle bubbles. Glera grape delivers pear, apple, and white flowers. Ideal for brunch, antipasti, and light fare where Champagne's complexity is not required.
Pronunciation: proh-seh-koh
Wine structure
Typical descriptors
Typical grapes
- glera
Typical regions
Food pairings
Primary
Secondary
- Prosciutto and melon
- Light seafood
Foods to avoid
- Heavy steak mains
- Rich chocolate dessert (unless extra dry with fruit)
Substitutions
If you cannot find Prosecco, try:
Serving
- Temperature: 42–45°F (6–7°C)
- Glassware: Flute or tulip glass
- Decanting: Serve very chilled
- Cellaring / aging: Drink within 1–2 years of release
Beginner guide
Brut Prosecco is widely available and easy — think fresh fruit and bubbles.
FAQ
- Prosecco vs Champagne?
- Prosecco uses tank fermentation for fruit-forward freshness; Champagne uses bottle fermentation for more complexity.