While Champagne may have secured its place as a high society diet staple, prosecco has certainly given the bubbly a run for its money. Experts are predicting that prosecco will outsell champagne in the global sparkling wine market through the end of 2017, as the drink has been perceived as a sort of alternative to discount Champagnes. Whether you choose prosecco over Champagne for the price or the flavor notes, it’s important to recognize the distinct difference between the two types of bubbly.