Champagne and Prosecco: the main consumption of sparkling wines in France and Italy. The are exported around the globe and even though they have the same mouthfeel, they, however, have 3 distinct differences between them.

Flavours and aromas within the beverage are extremely different due to the use of different grape varieties. Champagnes are produced with a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir while Prosecco is made from single grape varietal - Glera.

Browsing through a wine store, it is noticeable that Champagnes are usually priced significantly higher than Prosecco. This is mainly due to the reputation and recognition of sparkling wines produced from the Champagne region.

Lastly, Prosecco can be used in mixology beverages (cocktails) while Champagnes are always consumed alone.

The only similarity of both beverages is that they belong to produced within a specific region in their respective countries - Champagnes by France and Prosecco by Italy. They are, of course, drank as a festive drink by the globe, all year round!

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