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Prosecco leads sparkling wine in Europe as alternatives gain ground – Category Intel

Jessica Broadbent
Last updated: 13/07/2026 at 5:54 PM
By Jessica Broadbent
2 April 2026
11 Min Read

When the wine industry talks about declining wine sales globally, there should be a permanent asterisk: *except for prosecco.


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Prosecco is still flying off Europe's shelves, and the trade is confident the tank-method sparkler is not yet at its zenithPrice sensitivity in the region is driving consumers to champagne alternatives made in the traditional method - although there is still work to be done on building brands hereNPD is gaining importance through no/low offerings and spritz-led innovationsProducers are leveraging sporting partnerships to increase brand awareness and provide champagne-alternative toastsAs we head into the heart of 2026, sparkling wine's sales in Europe can best be described as a mixed bag. Whil

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Jessica Broadbent
ByJessica Broadbent
Jess joined Global Drinks Intel as deputy editor in January 2026 following a stint as a freelance journalist in Panama. She was previously deputy editor at Just Drinks. She has bylines in other industry titles including The Buyer, Fine Lees and Just Food, and has been a sub-editor at The Daily Mail.
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