A potentially contentious glossary entry! Prosecco DOC is a sparkling white wine made from the grape Glera. It is produced in north eastern Italy (in the Veneto) region and most wines are produced by the Charmat method.
However, in Australia, sparkling wines made from Glera are usually labelled as Prosecco (a synonym for the grape, as well as a DOC). Again, they are typically produced via the Charmat method. This is a source of tension between Australia and Italy as Italy seeks recognised protection for the term Prosecco (similar to that currently enjoyed by Champagne, for example).
