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
Prosecco leads sparkling wine in Europe as alternatives gain ground – Category Intel
When the wine industry talks about declining wine sales globally, there should be a permanent asterisk: *except for prosecco.

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.



