Prosecco

Prosecco is Italy's best-known sparkling wine, prized for its fresh fruit, lively bubbles and easy-drinking character. Made primarily from the Glera grape, it is produced in north-eastern Italy and typically shows flavours of apple, pear, citrus and white flowers.

At Spy, our Prosecco selection focuses on distinctive bottles from carefully chosen producers. Look beyond the simplest mass-market examples and Prosecco can offer real character, particularly from smaller producers and more specific vineyard areas where freshness, balance and a sense of place become increasingly important.

  • Prosecco Falceri Extra-Dry

    Prosecco Falceri Extra-Dry

    Prosecco Falceri Extra-Dry

    75cl | ABV: 11.0%

    £12.95
    £12.95
  • Prosecco Villa d'Arfanta Extra Dry

    Prosecco Villa Arfanta

    Prosecco Villa Arfanta

    75cl | ABV: 11.0%

    £14.95
    £14.95
  • Bottle of Colfondo Prosecco from Antica Quercia, called Su Alto and with black-and-white drawing of mountains on the label.

    Su Alto Colfondo L'Antica Prosecco Quercia

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    Su Alto Colfondo L'Antica Prosecco Quercia

    75cl | ABV: 11%

    £20.95
    £20.95
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Prosecco Buying Guide

Prosecco can range from simple, fruit-driven sparkling wine to more distinctive bottles from specific areas and producers. Understanding where it comes from, its sweetness level and how it is made can help you choose a bottle with considerably more character.

Which style of Prosecco should you choose?

For an aperitif, look for a fresh, balanced Prosecco with bright apple, pear and citrus character. If you want something more distinctive, pay attention to producer and origin rather than choosing on price alone. Wines from more specific growing areas can offer greater concentration, texture and individuality.

How is Prosecco different from Champagne and Cava?

Most Prosecco is made using the tank method, where the second fermentation takes place in a pressurised tank rather than in the individual bottle. Champagne and Cava generally use the traditional method, with their second fermentation in the bottle. This helps Prosecco retain the fresh, aromatic fruit character for which it is known.

Look beyond mass-market Prosecco

Not all Prosecco is interchangeable. Smaller producers, carefully farmed vineyards and more specific origins can produce wines with greater freshness, balance and personality. Looking at who made the wine and where the grapes were grown can be much more useful than treating Prosecco as a single uniform style.

Prosecco FAQs

What does Prosecco taste like?

Prosecco typically has a fresh, fruit-driven character with flavours and aromas of apple, pear, citrus and white flowers. Individual wines vary in sweetness, intensity and texture according to producer, origin and winemaking.

What grape is Prosecco made from?

Prosecco is made primarily from Glera, a white grape variety grown in north-eastern Italy. Other permitted varieties can make up a smaller part of the blend, depending on the wine and its appellation.

Is Prosecco sweet or dry?

Prosecco comes in different sweetness levels. Despite its name, Extra Dry contains more residual sugar than Brut, while Extra Brut and Brut Nature are drier still. Checking the sweetness designation on the bottle is useful if you prefer a particularly dry style.

Is Prosecco good for an Aperol Spritz or Bellini?

Yes. Prosecco's fresh fruit and lively bubbles make it a classic choice for drinks such as the Aperol Spritz and Bellini. A fresh, well-balanced bottle is usually ideal, so there is little need to use your most complex Prosecco when it will be mixed with other ingredients.

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