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