Italian sparkling wine is produced in almost all regions of Italy. The country is a world major producer of sparkling wine, largely due to the global demand for Prosecco. Some of the most important and well-known denominations of Italian sparkling wine include Prosecco, Franciacorta, Trentodoc, Lambrusco, Asti, Oltrepò Pavese, and Alta Langa. Many other denominations also produce sparkling versions, known as Spumante, for example, Gavi or Cortese di Gavi DOCG Spumante. The list of sparkling DOC and DOCG wines is extensive, with some lesser-known small denominations finding great interest in Italy, such as Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG made from the Vernaccia Nera grape variety. Additionally, there are rare and unknown wines, even in Italy, such as Recioto della Valpolicella Spumante. The world of Italian sparkling wine is vast, and I will focus on some well-known denominations.

The main production methods are Tank, Asti and Traditional, and a small niche but increasing Ancestrale (Pet Nat). Most Italian sparkling wines are made by the Tank method, called Martinotti or Charmat here. The tank method was invented and patented in 1895 by Italian winemaker Federico Martinotti and refined by Frenchman Eugène Charmat in 1907. Another French name for the tank method is Cuve Close, which means sealed tank.