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It's been 10 years in the making to get Prosecco to UNESCO status. The campaign started in 2008 and in 2010 it was included in the Italian Tentative list. Italy’s National Commission for UNESCO publicly backed the application for the area of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene – the home of Prosecco DOCG wines – to join the world heritage list. They now await to hear whether it is to be granted.
The Prosecco DOC di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Consorzio has applied to the Italian government for promotion to the higher DOCG status.
A new EU law that came into force in August last year has caught out Marks and Spencer with their Rosecco brand.
Prosecco region expanding production to keep up with increased demand for Prosecco.
Mintel report shows 36% of sparkling wine consumers say there is little difference between Champagne and Prosecco.
Global sales of Prosecco have overtaken Champagne.
Grupo Codorniu managing director thinks that although Prosecco is popular now it could be a passing fad.
Italian still wine volumes decrease while Prosecco continues to become popular Italian wine of choice.
Sparkling wine incorrectly labelled as Prosecco in UK bars
The wine trade are downplaying speculation that there may be a shortage of Prosecco due to a difficult 2014 vintage.
ThirtyFifty customers give their views on English Wines
After Prosecco shortages last year Italians predict a promising harvest this year.
Prosecco grape clone released from quarantine ready for planting.
Australia, New Zealand and Prosecco grow at the cost of traditional rivals
Prosecco DOC to expand by 3,000 hectares to meet growing demand.
Italy's Prosecco applys for UNESCO world heritage status
The sales of Champagne in the UK dropped by 14%, what is happening to the market?
Spanish Cava producer Freixenet has done an Italian job, by launching its own Prosecco Fizz.
Sparkling wine sales grew by 9% in the last year.
Prosecco House will be London’s first bar selling only Prosecco.
Campari Goup's Aperol is meeting increased competition as Aperol Spritz becomes the latest wine-based drinks craze.
Pringles' Prosecco & Peppercorn flavoured snacks were confiscated in Italy this week.
We take a look at some drink industry trends that may come about in 2020.
Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG this week approved a decision to reduce the yields for the 2020 harvest.
Pink Prosecco could be this Christmas's must have new drink as Aldi, Sainsbury and Freixenet all launch new wines this month.
Kylie dominates the newly created Prosecco rosé wine sector to become the number one Prosecco rosé brand in the UK after just 10 months on the shelves.
EU Australia trade deal falters leaving Australia free to produce Prosecco and name it Prosecco.
Singapore’s Court of Appeals ruled in favour of the Italian Prosecco Consortium effectively banning Australian Prosecco.
Prosecco DOC to expand by 3,000 hectares to meet growing demand.
Italy's Prosecco applys for UNESCO world heritage status
Sparkling wine sales grew by 9% in the last year.
Up until recently, Prosecco marketing was firmly targeted at women, but it has been shown that men are the biggest buyers.
Pringles' Prosecco & Peppercorn flavoured snacks were confiscated in Italy this week.
Ian D'Agata is an expert on regional Italian food and wine and managing director of the International Wine Academy of Rome. Ian gives an overview of the regions and key grape varieties to help get our heads around Italian wine.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano has become the second Tuscan wine to come under investigation
UK drinkers are predicted to become the biggest European spenders on wine within the next three years.
San Gimignano has become the latest Tuscan appellation to hit the headlines
The Italian government is to guarantee that all exported Brunello is 100% Sangiovese.
American wine sales have overtaken French wine sales in the UK for the first time ever.
The Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadine DOC zone will become a DOCG from the 2009 vintage.
Italian police close investigation into the alleged adulteration of Brunello di Montalcino by declassifying 1.3 million litres of Brunello to the IGT category.
A new low alcohol wine called Vetro will be one of the first to clearly display the units of alcohol on its front label in response to the government's Know Your Limits campaign.
A new EU law that came into force in August last year has caught out Marks and Spencer with their Rosecco brand.
Giacomo Tachis named Man Of The Year 2011
Overall Italian wine production exceeds France including Prosecco production which out produced Champagne.
Producers in Montalcino, Italy have overwhelmingly rejected proposals to use grapes other than Sangiovese in Rosso di Montalcino.
Smaller harvests in Northern Hemisphere could put pressure on prices
Italian's approve use of synthetic corks and screwcaps for first time.
2013 harvesting begins across the globe what effect on pricing ?
Global sales of Prosecco have overtaken Champagne.
Short supply of Pinot Grigio forces price increases for this popular white wine
France is world's biggest producer but there's still too much wine to go around.
After a lengthy investigation police seize drugs and arrest winery workers in Montalcino, southern Tuscany.
Report on UK online wine sales shows top 5 country sources
The wine trade are downplaying speculation that there may be a shortage of Prosecco due to a difficult 2014 vintage.
After Prosecco shortages last year Italians predict a promising harvest this year.
Italy becomes Europe's largest producer while England grows at 4.4%
Italy's Prosecco applys for UNESCO world heritage status
2017 wine production is down overall by 8% around the world. France, Italy and Spain, which produce half the world's wine, have been hit by severe frosts and fires.
The Italian government is targeting 50 organisations for diluting top wines from around Italy.
China’s wine sales in restaurants and bars were released in Wine Business Solutions latest report.
World wine production has bounced back after a frost hit 2017 vintage with Italy the world's largest producer.
As the 2017 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign is about to be delivered it appears that most investors appear to have lost money. But Italy appears to be a country that is becoming more popular with LIV-ex investors.
Fraudsters in Milan have been arrested after an investigation showing that cheap Sicilian wine was being bottled as the famous Super Tuscan Sassicaia.
Each year France and Italy vie to be the world's largest wine producing country, with this year Italy coming in at top place with 19% of the world's wine production vs France at 18%.
Franciacorta, the premium traditional method Italian sparkling wine from Lombardy, has seen sales soar in Italy, the US, Switzerland and Germany.
Singapore’s Court of Appeals ruled in favour of the Italian Prosecco Consortium effectively banning Australian Prosecco.
Piedmont, Langhe-Roero and Monferrato gain World Heritage Status.
Catalan wine producers in Spain are pressing ahead with a bid to have Priorat recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Burgundy, Champagne and Forth Bridge all given World Heritage status
Italy's Prosecco applys for UNESCO world heritage status
Piedmont, Langhe-Roero and Monferrato gain World Heritage Status.
Italy's Prosecco applys for UNESCO world heritage status