Prosecco DOC comes in a variety of styles to suit every palate. Spumante, the most popular, features fine, persistent bubbles and sweetness levels ranging from Brut Nature to Demi-Sec, with a fresh, straw-yellow appearance and at least 11% ABV. Frizzante offers a gentler sparkle and slightly lower alcohol at 10.5% ABV. Tranquillo, the still version, shares the same ABV as Frizzante and retains the signature aromas. Prosecco DOC Rosé, exclusively Spumante, presents a pale pink hue, fresh taste, and 11% ABV. Each type reflects Prosecco’s hallmark aromas, balancing acidity and sweetness with consistent quality and charm.

1. Spumante

• Description: Most well-known and widely enjoyed Prosecco DOC.
• Key Features:
  • Perlage: Fine and persistent bubbles.
  • Sweetness Levels: Ranges from:
    • Brut Nature (very dry)
    • Extra Brut
    • Brut
    • Extra Dry
    • Dry
    • Demi-Sec (sweeter)
  • Appearance: Straw-yellow hue.
  • Aromas: Typical of the Glera grape.
  • Taste: Fresh and characteristic.
  • Alcohol Content: At least 11% ABV.
  • Minimum TA: 5 g/l.
  • Sugar-Free Extract: At least 14 g/l.

2. Frizzante

• Description: Offers a lighter, gentler effervescence.
• Key Features:
  • Perlage: Less persistent compared to Spumante.
  • Appearance: Straw-yellow color.
  • Aromas: Signature aromas similar to Spumante.
  • Sweetness Levels: Available in Dry or Sweet styles.
  • Taste: Fresh and characteristic.
  • Alcohol Content: Slightly lower at 10.5% ABV.
  • Minimum TA: 5 g/l.
  • Sugar-Free Extract: 14 g/l.

3. Tranquillo

• Description: Still version of Prosecco, without bubbles.
• Key Features:
  • Appearance: Straw-yellow color.
  • Aromas: Familiar aromas like other Prosecco types.
  • Sweetness Levels: Available in Dry or Sweet options.
  • Alcohol Content: Same as Frizzante (10.5% ABV).
  • Minimum TA: 5 g/l.
  • Sugar-Free Extract: 14 g/l.

4. Prosecco DOC Rosé

• Description: Evolution of Prosecco, produced exclusively in the Spumante style.
• Key Features:
  • Sweetness Levels: Available in drier versions, from Brut Nature to Extra Dry.
  • Appearance: Pale pink hue.
  • Aromas: Hallmark aromas typical of Prosecco.
  • Taste: Fresh and characteristic.
  • Alcohol Content: Same as Spumante (11% ABV).
  • Minimum TA: 5 g/l.
  • Sugar-Free Extract: 14 g/l.

Conclusion

• Prosecco DOC offers a variety of styles to suit every palate, from the lively bubbles of Spumante to the still character of Tranquillo and the delightful Rosé.