The difference between Prosecco vs Champagne vs Sekt | Vinombra

What Is Prosecco? Our modern expression of Prosecco is delivered from a rich, unique heritage and a fabled history which stretches back to the Roman wines of antiquity. In ancient times, traders who served wine in Venice’s Piazza San Marco would follow the shadow of the Campanile to prevent their wine from getting warm, and the Venetian expression, ‘Ombra de Vin’, meaning ‘Wine’s Shadow’, can still be heard when Prosecco is ordered in its original heartland.

What Is Champagne? Champagne, on the other hand, is a sparkling wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown only in France's Champagne region near Paris. This area has a different soil composition than Italy. It also tends to be more expensive due to labor costs and limited production areas. Champagne also can range from dry to sweet depending on how much sugar has been added during production and aging processes.

What is Sekt ? Sekt is a sparkling wine mainly produced in Germany. Here the producers are allowed to import grapes, juice or ready made wine to produce Sekt, therefore they are not allowed to use a protected designation of origin or protected denomination unlike Prosecco and Champagne. Most Sekt are producing using the Martinotti-Charmat method, like Prosecco and a smaller percentage using the Classic Method like Champagne. Regardless of the quality and area of production, Sekt tends to be sweeter than Prosecco and Champagne, with a strong fruity aroma and floral notes.