Sparkling Wines And Bubbles Are Beautiful

Sparkling Wine #1

All Sparkling Wines And Bubbles Are Beautiful. Usually, I recommend wines that I have had recently or at least at some point in the past, therefore let’s begin with Champagne. First, buy one of the best if you can afford it, Bollinger Champagne. Why? Because I am a huge James Bond fan and that’s the brand he drinks. If you prefer Dom Perignon or Cristal, then go for it. Also, all sparkling wines usually come in a rose or pink style. Since this is a sparkling wine post, I will keep it short because there is much to learn about Champagne, such as it has to be produced in the region of Champagne for it to be true Champagne. Everything else is sparkling wine. If produced in France outside of Champagne, then it is called Cremant. Some wineries have gotten special permission from France to put Champagne on their labels which takes us to the next one.

Sparkling Wine #2

If you can’t afford Bollinger, that is okay. Try a bottle of Korbel Brut Champagne from California. They are one of the few that has permission to put Champagne on their labels. It’s delicious. Brut means dry.

Sparkling Wines #3

Let’s go east to Italy and look for Franciacorta in the north. This sparkler is made in the same fashion as Champagne and is one of Italy’s flagship sparkling wines. Bellavista is a nice example, but your choices may be limited depending where you buy your wine.

Sparkling Wine #4

Now let’s go a little further east and try some Prosecco! The good ones are $15 or more, FROM ITALY. They are better depending on the place it is made like Treviso or Valdobbiadene. Prosecco comes in a still version so look for the large foil wrapped cork and Champagne-like bottle shape which lets you know that it is under pressure from the bubbles. Most come frizzante which means slightly bubbly. There is a spumante version which means it will have lots of bubbles like Champagne.

Sparkling Wines #5

Let’s go back west to the region of Piemonte (Piedmont-US) known for many wines including Moscato d’Asti. It has to say Asti for it to be one of the best. It’s also frizzante and can be sweet so it is used as an aperitif or dessert wine. Also, it’s low in alcohol 5-6%. As long as it says Asti, you can’t go wrong. Vietti Cascinetta is one of the best.

Sparkling Wine #6

Let’s head west to Spain where they make their own version of sparkling wines which they call Cava. Freixenet is an inexpensive delicious version called the black bottle bubbly. If you like Korbel, then you will like Cava.

How to Open Sparkling Wine

Most people would not enjoy getting hit in the face with a cork, but it happens. First, lightly loosen the muselet (the wire wrapped around the cork). Make sure it’s not pointing at you or anything else you care about. It’s the only thing preventing the cork from popping out on it’s own. Then put a towel on top and pull the cork.

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