6 Sparkling wines beyond Prosecco
1. Franciacorta DOCG
Region: Lombardy
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero
Winemaking: Metodo Classico
Aging: 18 months on the lees, Rosé 24 months
Style: White, Rosé (Zero Dosage - Demi-Sec)
2. Greco di Tufo DOCG
Region: Campania
Grape Varieties: Greco 85%, Coda di volpe 15%
Winemaking: Metodo Classico
Aging: 36 months on the lees
Style: White Brut
3. Vermentino di Gallura Spumante DOCG
Region: Sardegna
Grape Varieties: Min 95% Vermentino
Winemaking: Metodo Classico or Charmat Method
Aging: 9 months on the lees for Metodo Classico
Style: White Brut-Sweet
4. Roero Arneis Spumante DOCG
Region: Piedmont
Grape Varieties: Arneis 95%
Winemaking: Metodo Classico
Style: White Extra Brut-Sweet
5. Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
Region: Piedmont
Grape Varieties: Erbaluce
Winemaking: Metodo Classico
Aging: 15 months on the lees
Style: White Brut
6. Oltrepó Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG
Region: Lombardy
Grape Varieties: min Pinot Nero 85%, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco
Winemaking: Metodo Classico
Aging: 15 months on the lees, Millesimato 24 months
Style: White, Rosé (Zero Dosage - Semi-seco)
