| If you fancy something bubbly for your next | | | | food. Drier versions of sparkling wine are best |
| party or get-together, why not go for a sparkling | | | | enjoyed with fish and chips, seafood and sushi, as |
| wine? Sparkling wine makes a great value | | | | the acidity of the sparkling wine works against the |
| alternative to Champagne and can be served in a | | | | oils and fats in the fish, while slightly sweeter |
| similar way. Read on to find out more. | | | | sparkling wines go better with fruit. |
| Sparkling wine shouldn't be underestimated | | | | Serving Sparkling wine |
| A sparkling wine may not have the status of a | | | | A sparkling wine needs just 45 minutes in the |
| big brand champagne but you'll get all the style | | | | fridge before serving. Don't be tempted to chill it |
| and elegance for a fraction of the price. Sparkling | | | | for longer, as the taste and smell of the sparkling |
| wine has become increasingly popular in recent | | | | wine will be lost. Ideally, sparkling wine should be |
| years and there is a good selection to choose | | | | served in tall, thin flutes, although standard wine |
| from, so why not give it a try and see for | | | | glasses are a good substitute. If drinking as an |
| yourself? | | | | aperitif or without food, consider serving sparkling |
| Sparkling wine to start | | | | wine with canapés. |
| Sparkling wine is a really good aperitif and looks | | | | A wide range to choose from |
| good when welcoming guests to a party or | | | | When it comes to sparkling wine, you'll generally |
| celebration. However, the key is not to go | | | | come across a fruiter style fizz from Australia, |
| overboard. If you are hosting lunch or a dinner | | | | New Zealand and USA, while the Old World |
| party, it is likely that most of your guests won't | | | | countries produce a more traditional sparkling wine. |
| have eaten for a while and because sparkling wine | | | | Spanish Cava and Italian Prosecco, in particular, |
| is fairly acidic, more than one or two glasses per | | | | are always worth a taste. For something a little |
| person will simply kill their appetites. | | | | different, look out for sparkling rosé or a |
| Sparkling wine with food | | | | sparkling red wine. |
| Like Champagne, sparkling wine goes well with | | | | |