Pairing Sparkling Wine

Learn how to pair sparkling wine with this guide from Eric Guido

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Prosecco (Italy)

Prosecco has come a long way in a short time. Today, many people think of it as an alternative to Champagne and one that tends to cost a lot less. Prosecco is made in a very different way than Champagne (large steel tanks) and from a different grape (Glera), yet the quality level continues to rise. If you haven’t already discovered it, now’s the time.

Prosecco is a very food-friendly wine and although I spend most of my time sipping Prosecco with a plate of Prosciutto San Daniel, I have also grown to love it next to spicy Asian-inspired preparations. Singapore Spicy Shrimp Over Spinach was a perfect match.

NV La Farra Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore Extra Dry - The nose was elegant, showing lemon and flowers with minerals and field grasses adding earthy depth. On the palate, it was soft with apple and inner florals. The finish was refreshing with notes of peach clinging to the palate. (90 points)

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Gundersen

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Lovely range of bubblies and delicious food for thought. I would have enjoyed some comments on the behaviour of the mousse since some great tasting bubblies foam excessively in the mouth rather than tickle the tongue. Happy New Year! Richard

Dec 29, 2012 at 12:51 AM
zinfandel1

Hand of Snooth

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It is only until very recently that I discovered Champagne and/or sparkling wine is the perfect match for Asian cuisine. I guess I had my head stuck in the sand all these years. I now keep several bottles on hand for when we order take out Asian food.

Jan 05, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Blues-
Sister

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I'm looking for the recipe to a Mac & Cheese that we recently enjoyed at your winery last month. It was made with a round pasta, had a spicy Tomato olive oil taste and a crunch. Please send recipe!

Apr 02, 2013 at 6:35 PM
WineIsYumm-
y

Hand of Snooth

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have you tried the Emeri sparkling range of wines from australian winery De Bortoli? They are affordable, delicious and easy to pair with food.

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Thats magnificent

Aug 03, 2013 at 1:30 AM
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Its really good :)

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sweett;)

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Nice one..

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delicious!

Aug 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM
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awesome

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nfielder

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Awesome

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Its ideal

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Awesome...

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onsGuru

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Marvelous...!!

Sep 30, 2013 at 2:08 AM
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Its really good

Oct 10, 2013 at 1:49 AM
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Impressive

Nov 09, 2013 at 4:59 AM
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good

Nov 19, 2013 at 12:22 AM
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Thats incredibly good

Nov 26, 2013 at 1:28 AM
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onscope

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Wonderful

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fitssling

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great...

Dec 17, 2013 at 11:48 PM
nicemind

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amazing

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bluffpole

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impressive...

Jan 22, 2014 at 5:25 AM
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Thats incredibly good

Jan 29, 2014 at 2:11 AM
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Its interesting

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Its cool

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have you tried the Emeri sparkling range of wines from australian winery De Bortoli? They are affordable, delicious and easy to pair with food.

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Grand

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Thats beneficial

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friedtoys

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good

Feb 24, 2014 at 12:41 AM
bryanchen

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Cold

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mistywax

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Genius.

Mar 06, 2014 at 2:20 AM
luckjoiner

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good

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Its ideal

Mar 08, 2014 at 1:16 AM
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good

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Its marvelous :)

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Fascinating

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Hip...!!

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This is so great!

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Superb

Apr 03, 2014 at 12:56 AM
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Fascinating

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Thats trendy

Apr 04, 2014 at 2:35 AM
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Thats calme...

Apr 05, 2014 at 4:39 AM
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Thats excellent

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Thats stunning

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Interesting

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