Looking for a great sparkling wine but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered with this little rundown of what’s what in the world of sparkling wine.
The main difference between sparkling wine and Champagne is that Champagne is made in the Champagne region of France and is the only sparkling wine allowed to be called Champagne.
Types Of Sparking Wine
Cremant – France
Cava – Spain
Espumante -Portugal
Prosecco – Northeast Italy
Lambrusco – Emilia-Romagna region of Italy
Franciacorta – Lombardy region of Italy
Asti – Italy
Sekt – Germany
American Sparkling Wine
As for the price, you simply won’t find a good sparkling wine for $10. The grapes used and the production methods prohibit a good super-cheap sparkling wine from being made. However, you can find them for $15 and even better ones for $20-$30.
You can store sparkling wine like any other wine in a dark cool place on its side. Higher end wines can be kept for a while, but the lower end bottles are meant to be opened sooner than later.
Cupcake Vineyards Prosecco – $11.55
With subtle nectarine notes and a clean, lemony finish, this dry white Italian prosecco is ideal for sparkly cocktails.
Santa Margherita Prosecco Valdobbiadene – $18.94
Lively vinosity characterized by a fine fruity fragrance and an elegant long-lived perlage (stream of bubbles). It’s pleasantly dry with a well-balanced acidity making the wine fresh and lively.
Roederer Estate Brut – $20.99
A fantastically rich blend of chardonnay and pinot noir blended with aged reserve wines for added richness.
Henriot Brut Souverain – $48.41
With a nose of white flower, citrus fruit notes and a balanced harmonious palate this is an ideal partner for aperitif.
