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Extra Dry wines often contain more sugar than Brut wines. This can cause confusion for consumers. Understanding the sugar content helps select the perfect bottle. This article explains how much sugar is in Extra Dry wine.

Despite its name, Prosecco Extra Dry is not the driest style of Prosecco, containing a residual sugar level of 12 to 17 grams per liter. This level of sweetness, often described as medium-dry or off-dry, is a deliberate choice by winemakers to create a more approachable and fruity flavor profile compared to its drier counterparts. The residual sugar is naturally occurring from the grape fermentation process.

According to the official sweetness classification for Prosecco, Extra Dry Prosecco contains between 12 and 17 grams of residual sugar per liter. This is actually sweeter than the more common Brut Prosecco, which has less sugar, making the term “Extra Dry” somewhat misleading to many consumers.