sparkling wine
VEE-noh spoo-MAN-teh
Spumante is the general term for Italian sparkling wine. The two main methods are: Metodo Classico (second fermentation in bottle, like Champagne) and Metodo Charmat (tank fermentation, like Prosecco).
Stappiamo lo spumante a mezzanotte per Capodanno.
We pop the sparkling wine at midnight for New Year.
Lo spumante si serve molto freddo.
Sparkling wine is served very cold.