UK sales of sparkling wine ‘rose by 80%’ since 2011, data shows

The amount of sparkling wine on sale in the UK has risen by 80% in the last five years from 17.6 million gallons in 2011-12 to an estimated 31.6 million gallons in 2015-16, according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young. It said that the increase in the amount on sale is largely due to an increased consumer demand for products such as prosecco and cava, as well as more local English sparkling wines.