Prosecco Alcohol Content
Prosecco is about 11% alcohol by volume.2 That is a little weaker than champagne, which is usually 12 to 12.5%.5 A 5 oz glass of prosecco is 0.9 standard drinks, and a 750 ml bottle is about 4.6.
Prosecco is a sparkling wine from Italy. It is not champagne, which only comes from France, but the two are close in strength.
Prosecco ABV by Label
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
Extra dry, brut, and demi-sec describe sweetness, not strength. They change the alcohol by half a point at most.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Prosecco?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 11% ABV, here is how Prosecco adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz flute pour | 11% | 0.7 |
| 5 oz glass | 11% | 0.9 |
| 187 ml mini bottle | 11% | 1.2 |
| 375 ml half bottle | 11% | 2.3 |
| 750 ml bottle | 11% | 4.6 |
In a mimosa, half the glass is juice, so a 5 oz mimosa is about half a standard drink. Bottomless brunch refills still add up.
Prosecco vs Other Drinks
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Prosecco Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many 5 oz glasses of prosecco reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Prosecco Alcohol FAQ
What is the alcohol content of prosecco?
Most prosecco is about 11% ABV. La Marca Prosecco is 11%, and its sweeter Demi Sec is 11.5%.
Is prosecco stronger than champagne?
No, slightly weaker. Prosecco is about 11% and champagne is usually 12 to 12.5%.
Is prosecco stronger than beer?
Yes, about twice as strong. But a 5 oz glass of prosecco (0.9 drinks) has about the same alcohol as a 12 oz beer, because the glass is smaller.
How many glasses of prosecco are in a bottle?
A 750 ml bottle pours five 5 oz glasses, or about six 4 oz flutes. That is about 4.6 standard drinks.
Does prosecco get you drunk faster?
The bubbles may help alcohol absorb a little faster, so prosecco can feel quicker than still wine. The total alcohol is what decides how drunk you get.
To see how Prosecco affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 25227001000261. La Marca Prosecco D.O.C. Extra Dry label, alc. 11% by vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 25245001000391. La Marca Prosecco Rosé label, alc. 11% by vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 25055001000896. La Marca Prosecco Demi Sec label, alc. 11.5% by vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23053001001127. Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Champagne label, 12.5% vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.