The 20 best Australian proseccos to crack open this summer

Prosecco might not get as much love as other sparkling wines produced in Australia, but there are plenty of great examples worth opening on a hot summer’s day.

The Italian grape variety is often used to make wine through the Charmat-Martinotti method, which utilises pressurised tanks for the second fermentation instead of the bottle-fermented processes of Champagne. The result is a light and refreshing wine which is often less expensive than other sparkling wines made in Australia – for the tank fermentation process is less labour intensive. 

But prosecco isn't always made through this process. Recently, a traditional Italian style called Col Fondo – or Ancestrale – has been used to make prosecco here in Australia. In contrast to the Charmat-Martinotti method, Col Fondo sees the second fermentation take place in the bottle. It remains untouched until it’s poured into the glass, with no removal of lees or spent yeast cells, and no addition of a dosage or liqueur. The result is a prosecco with more body and complexity.  

No matter what style you're after – be it lighter or more savoury – this list of the 20 best Australian proseccos will have you covered.

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