The Sparkling Wines

Many Countries around the world produce great sparkling wines. In fact, most wine producers boast of a sparkling wine of some type. Let’s explore some of these wines and pair them.

Spain

Cava: The world’s best and inexpensive sparkling wine.

Flavors: Citrus, brioche, minerals, earthy flavors.

Medium-body

Dry

Best paired with firm and hard cheeses, fried fish, calamari, sushi and egg dishes.

Italy:

Prosecco: A popular Italian Sparkling Wine.

Flavor: Yellow apple, peach, pear.

Medium Body

Dry

Best paired with Soft and mild cheeses, Chinese food and shrimp

Asti/Asti (frizzante,semi-sparkling) Spumante: The most popular Italian Sparkling wine.

Flavor: Fruity with melon and peach flavors.

Light to Medium body

Off-dry to sweet

Best paired with soft and mild cheeses, Chinese food, shrimp and brunch food.

United States:

Major producers of sparkling wines are: California, New York, Oregon and

Washington (Domaine Ste. Michelle non-vintage) State.

U.S.owned are  Korbel, Iron Horse,

French and Spanish owned  Roederer Estate, Mumms Cuve’e, in Napa, and 

Domaine Chandon, are produced in the United States.

Flavors: Very fruity

Medium to full body

Dry

Best paired with Fish, seafood, pasta, poultry and ham.