Bubbles and Cheese Anyone???

Sparkling wine is synonymous with special occasions. The sound of the cork popping makes everyone smile. It is also an amazing wine to pair with an assortment of foods. From appetizers to cheeses to main courses and dessert. There are so many different sparkling wines to choose from to meet your pairing needs.

One of the perfect wine and food pairing is cheese and sparkling wine. Traditional method sparkling wines such as Champagne, Cava, Crémant and Francciacorta to name a few are the perfect pairing for rich, bloom rind cheeses, such as triple cream Brie or Camembert. The acid cuts through the fat, complements the richness and cleanses one’s palate. Prosecco is also a very good match, but it is made in slightly different than Champagne via the tank method, in order to preserve the fruity flavors of the wine.

Another great Champagne pairing is with Alpine cheeses of France and Switzerland, i.e. Compte and Gruyère. The wine's delicate bubbles complement the cheese's texture while lightening it in the mouth.

Lambrusco, a mildly sparkling red wine, comes from the same region as Parmigiano Reggiano, and the classic pairing is with Parm-like cheeses.

The very popular and economical Moscato d’Asti, hails from northern west corner of Italy in Piedmont, and what better partner for Blue Cheese. The sweetness, aromatics and high acidity contrasting flavors cut through the sharp, tang and richness of any Stilton, Cabrales, Gorgonzola or Roquefort Blue Cheeses.