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Trento and Franciacorta – time on lees

For traditional method sparkling wines made in the European Union, time on lees, an important aspect of flavour development, is legally stipulated.

Italy's sparkling wines

Asti is not Italy’s only sparkling wine. Here, flavour of the month, Prosecco is explored, along with the more sophisticated, niche, traditional method sparkling wines of Trento and Franciacorta.