Italians to pop 52 million bottles of spumante

(ANSA) - Rome, December 31 - Italian consumers will pop an estimated 52 million bottles of spumante or domestic sparkling wine to usher in the new year, Coldiretti farmers' association said Thursday.
    At least 86% of consumers chose spumante over French champagne, a 4% rise over last year.
    As well, spumante exports jumped 13% this year for a total of 190 million bottles, Coldiretti said.