Prosecco is a white wine variety grown in the North east of Italy. It is used to make low alcohol sparkling wines, but also occasionally still wines.

These wines are becoming more popular, along with the development of Moscato, which is made in a similar fashion. Younger winelovers are looking for something refreshing, unpretentious and affordable. Prosecco fills the bill nicely, for those who prefer drier wine.

Prosecco wine and food

Sparkling wines can be enjoyed without food and Prosecco is no exception. It is light and refreshing enough to be consumed on its own before lunch or dinner, but will also go well with a few olives, an antipasto platter or light seafood dishes. Australian producers include Bogie man wines, (Strathbogie Ranges) Box Grove (Nagambie Lakes) Chrismont (King Valley) Dal Zotto Wines (King Valley) and Mount Towrong (Macedon Ranges).

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