Prosecco (Glera)

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Prosecco: Expert's Choice

Prosecco shortage concerns downplayed by trade

Speculation that sparkling wine drinkers could be deprived of their Prosecco in the next few months has been dampened by the trade, but some merchants have reported higher prices.

Prosecco producers angered by 'illegal' serving in UK bars

Italy's Prosecco winemakers have complained that UK pubs and bars are damaging their image by falsely labelling sparkling wine that is served on tap.

Russian winemaker pays EUR8m for Prosecco producer Contarini

Sparkling wine producer Igristy Vina has joined a growing number of Russian drinks firms buying foreign wine labels, after closing a deal for Italy’s Contarini.

UK retailers report strong Christmas for Prosecco, Bordeaux, Bucks Fizz

Magnums of Prosecco and Champagne surged in popularity over Christmas, according to UK supermarket Sainsbury's, with several retailers including Majestic and Tesco reporting higher festive wine sales versus 2012.

Majestic sees no end to UK Prosecco trend

UK wine retailer Majestic expects strong sales momentum for Prosecco to continue, after drinkers' thirst for the Italian sparkling wine proved a highlight of its financial half-year.

Italian authorities crack down on 'fake' Prosecco

Italian authorities have employed a local oenologist to combat the rising problem of 'fake' Prosecco being sold in the Veneto region.

Prosecco the winner as retailers announce Christmas boom

Prosecco emerged as the wine favourite among shoppers in the UK at Christmas, with soaring sales of the Italian sparkler reported by Majestic, Waitrose and Tesco.

Prosecco rise 'good for Champagne' says Lanson

The continuing success of Prosecco is good for Champagne, Lanson managing director Paul Beavis has said.

Oro Puro: a new name in top-class Prosecco

Looking at the gentle hills of the DOCG Valdobbiadene district, not far from Venice, it is remarkable how the sinuous lines of vineyards mark the boundary between earth and sky. This is a true terroir, sheltered by the Dolomites to the north and protected by the mild climate of the Adriatic sea to the south. When the sun shines at harvest time the vineyards shimmer like gold, with brilliant purity, and the region yields up its precious cargo of grapes. The great winemaking traditions of the area do the rest.

Prosecco region 'to grow fivefold'

The Prosecco region estimates it will grow to almost five times its current size by 2035.

Prosecco to become Prosecco DOCG

The current Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadine DOC zone will become a DOCG from 1 August.