If you
fancy something bubbly for your next party or get-together, why not go for a
sparkling wine? Sparkling wine makes a great value alternative to Champagne and can be
served in a similar way. Read on to find out more.

Sparkling wine shouldn’t be underestimated

A
sparkling wine may not have the status of a big brand champagne but you’ll get all
the style and elegance for a fraction of the price. Sparkling wine has become
increasingly popular in recent years and there is a good selection to choose
from, so why not give it a try and see for yourself?

Sparkling wine to start

Sparkling
wine is a really good aperitif and looks good when welcoming guests to a party
or celebration. However, the key is not to go overboard. If you are hosting
lunch or a dinner party, it is likely that most of your guests won’t have eaten
for a while and because sparkling wine is fairly acidic, more than one or two
glasses per person will simply kill their appetites.

Sparkling wine with food

Like Champagne, sparkling
wine goes well with food. Drier versions of sparkling wine are best enjoyed
with fish and chips, seafood and sushi, as the acidity of the sparkling wine
works against the oils and fats in the fish, while slightly sweeter sparkling
wines go better with fruit.

Serving Sparkling wine

A
sparkling wine needs just 45 minutes in the fridge before serving. Don’t be tempted
to chill it for longer, as the taste and smell of the sparkling wine will be
lost. Ideally, sparkling wine should be served in tall, thin flutes, although
standard wine glasses are a good substitute. If drinking as an aperitif or
without food, consider serving sparkling wine with canapés.

A wide range to choose from

When it
comes to sparkling wine, you’ll generally come across a fruiter style fizz from
Australia, New Zealand and USA,
while the Old World countries produce a more
traditional sparkling wine. Spanish Cava and Italian Prosecco, in particular,
are always worth a taste. For something a little different, look out for
sparkling rosé or a sparkling red wine.

To find
out more and to choose from a selection of sparkling wine, visit virginwines(dot)com

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