In Italy and in the world, at home or at a restaurant, sparkling wine is the undisputed star of the end-of-year festivities.

According to the Italian Wine Union, 750 million bottles of sparkling wine were produced in Italy in 2021, 56% of which represented by Prosecco. This is a clear figure that confirms our country’s savoir-faire in this sector and consumers’ marked preference for sparkling wines.

What is Spumante?

According to the definition by Marcello Leder, an AIS sommelier and food and wine communicator operational on the Quattrocalici portal, “The distinguishing feature of Spumante is the presence of carbon dioxide in dissolved form which, once the bottle is opened, due to the difference in the partial pressure of the gas in solution with respect to the external environment, changes to a gaseous state, creating bubbles”.

Basically, Spumante is that category of wines which pop when opened and produce froth – the Italian for which is “spuma”, hence the name Spumante.

What is the difference between Spumante and Prosecco?

Spumante can be made in any area and from any grape variety.

Prosecco, on the other hand, is a D.O.C. white wine that can only be made in certain areas of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, from Glera, Verdiso, Pinot blanc, grigio or noir grape and only using the Marinotti – Charmat method.

This method requires second fermentation to take place in stainless steel tanks, and produces fresh and aromatic wines.

Faced with so much variety, and in view of the imminent festivities in which sparkling wines are a must, here is our selection of bottles capable of satisfying the most varied needs, for every kind of toast.

PROSECCO TREVISO D.O.C. MILLESIMATO EXTRA DRY​ Le Clivie

The fruit of a winemaking tradition rooted in Roman times, Prosecco has become an icon of Italian savoir-faire in the world.

Immediate in its aromatic and gustative simplicity, Prosecco D.O.C. Treviso Millesimato Extra Dry Le Clivie is a versatile and seductive wine which knows just how to put the life and soul into any celebration.

GRAPES: 100% Glera

ALCOHOL: 11%

PRODUCTION ZONE: Valdobbiadene, Treviso, Veneto, Italy

BOTTLE SIZE: 0.75 L / 1.5 L / 0.2 L

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PROSECCO ROSE’ D.O.C. MILLESIMATO EXTRA DRY​​ Le Clivie

A favourite wine of the wife of Emperor Augustus in ancient Rome, Prosecco was also the nectar of the gods served at the receptions at the Hapsburg court.

Prosecco D.O.C. Millesimato Extra Dry Dacastello, an echo of “la dolce vita”.

GRAPES: 85% Glera, 15% authorised complementary varieties

ALCOHOL: 11%

PRODUCTION ZONE: Veneto, Italy

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RIBOLLA GIALLA MILLESIMATO EXTRA DRY Dacastello​

Sparkling and vibrant, Ribolla Gialla has a very long history. The first historical document to mention this wine dates back to 1296, when it was referred to as Rabola.

In its sparkling version, Ribolla Gialla Dacastello is a crisp, fragrant and full-bodied wine with a vibrant colour and delicate aroma.

GRAPES:  100% Ribolla Gialla IGT Friuli Venezia Giulia

ALCOHOL: 11%

PRODUCTION ZONE: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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BLANC DE BLANCS CHAOS & KOSMOS MILLESIMATO EXTRA DRY Dacastello​

Captivating and vivacious, Blanc de Blancs Extra Dry Millesimato Dacastello is the undisputed star of every celebration.

A symphony for the ears, a pleasure for the eyes and a joy for the palate.

GRAPES: Chardonnay, Glera, Garganega

ALCOHOL: 11%

PRODUCTION ZONE: Italy

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GRAND CUVE’ CAJO MILLESIMATO EXTRA DRY Dacastello​

Crisp, vivacious, with a fine and persistent perlage, Dacastello’s Cajo Spumante is the perfect wine for raising all kinds of toasts. Stylish and contemporary, it is the ideal white wine for aperitifs and also to serve at the end of a meal, taking a leading role at banquets and receptions, cocktail parties and buffets.

GRAPES: Glera and Trebbiano

ALCOHOL: 11%

PRODUCTION ZONE: Veneto, Italy

Technical Datasheet