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What’s the difference between Champagne and Prosecco?

When you request a glass of 'bubbly', you could be getting anything from Prosecco to Champagne or a simple sparkling. Unbeknown to many, they're all extremely different things.

Champagne

Although many people refer to all sparkling wines as ‘Champagne’, legally it can only be referred to as such if it was produced in the region of Champagne in Northern France. In fact, this was deemed so critical that a committee was formed to regulate which companies are using the title.

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But it’s not only geography that plays a part in defining ‘Champage’; the grapes used must only include chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, and must be fermented twice. The champagne will then be left to sit for 18 months to three years in order to develop the high-quality, natural bubbles we all love.

Zonin Prosecco offers fruity, flowery aromas which is of course the perfect accompaniment to the summer season, and a perfect Aperitif style drink.

Prosecco

Prosecco is a sparkling wine mostly made in the Veneto region of Italy. It varies from Champagne in that is only requires a single fermentation in tank, followed by a pressurised bottling.

Due to the more simple fermentation method, Prosecco tends to be significantly more affordable than Champagne – meaning you can enjoy it more frequently.

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The drink itself is very light on the palette and the bubbles make it an ideal and versatile drink which can be a key element of refreshing summer cocktails.

Whatever your preference, we would love a glass of either!

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