Cava is an excellent choice when you are in the mood for bubbles made by traditional method. The Spanish soul of this drink originates from the Penedès area of Catalonia. Secondary fermentation and aging take place in bottles, resulting in a refreshing beverage with elegant acidity, round sparkling flavors, and intense aromas of fruit, flowers, and aging notes.
Pet Nat
The ferment bubbles on its merry way, producing fizz as it ticks along. If the winemaker got the timing right, the wine will be nearly dry (often these styles have a touch of sugar remaining, just enough to render them fruity) and playfully bubbly.
Prosecco
Prosecco is the legendary sparkling wine from Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giuli, Italy. It is truly a best choice to enjoy when you want something light and fruity, with acidity. It's also an excellent aperitif that can be enjoyed at any time of day or night!
Champagne
Champagne is the first, most famous and most glamourous sparkling wine from North-East France. It is made by traditional method and could be produced only in this region of France where it gets its unique taste as a result! Secondary fermentation and aging in this wine is an essential part of its elegance.
Other Bubbles
Not only big region names matter in the world of sparkling wines. There are many styles, from different countries and grape varieties out there, each with their own distinct taste.
Citrus
Rose wine might not be yellow, but it can have citrusy aromas and flavors like lemon, lime, grapefruit, and orange peel. It's usually light-bodied with fresh acidity and complex feelings that last a while. And what goes great with seafood? This Rose!
Fruity
If you're searching for a flavourful getaway, look no further than Fruity Rosé. Packed with Cranberry, Raspberry, Wild cherry or even tropical fruits flavours, this drink will transport your taste buds to the forest. The soft yet rich taste is perfect for any occasion!
Fresh and Crispy
Ready to give yourself a fresh start? Crispy & fresh rosé is such a fantastic style, try it and enjoy the crisp acidity with all of the summertime's fresh fruits in one sip. And trust us, it'll make you feel brand new.
Herbal and Floral
The rich and gastronomic flavor of herbal and floral Rosé wines is due to the addition of earthy notes and fragrant nuances, which blend together to form a fantastic varietal with a hint of fruitiness. Such wines are full-bodied and aromatic, with an outstanding complexity.
Light and Mineral
Light and mineral Rosé has soft aromas, which remind of the sea breeze and young berries. The light acidity makes the flavors last long on your palate. The light, refreshing flavors make it the perfect choice for sipping in the warm weather.
Aromatic and Fruity
Naturally, aromatic grape varieties produce wines with strong aromas. You may detect every kind of fruit, sweet spices, and floral aroma in these wines. They can be sweet or dry, light or full, depending on the production technics. These wines are appropriate for any season or occasion.
Full bodied and Oaked
The delicate creamy texture, smooth buttery aroma, toastiness, brioche-like richness, and more all come together in a taste that is both round and complex.
Crispy and Mineral
Think: metal, wet stones, flint and even petrol - minerality can be felt in many ways in aroma. What does minerality taste like? This is where it gets tricky. No, such wine does definetly not taste like rocks but the best thing is to try to discern it yourself. Your best bets are usually lightly or unoaked whites from cool-climate regions, like Mosel (Germany), Champagne (France) and Etna (Sicily & Sardinia).
Light and Fresh
If you're looking for a refreshing drink to cool down from a hot day (metaphorically hot day is also considered), look no further than Crispy and fresh white wines. These wines are often feature citrus and fresh herbs, which give them a light taste that is perfect to reboot your taste buds.
Fruity
Voulez vous some fruits? Red and black fruits and berries on a palate make these wines juicy and easy to drink. Add to this enjoyable acidity, soft tannins and high intensity of flavors -- if you're looking for a red wine that will please a crowd, look no further than a bottle of light fruity red.
Light Bodied
Light-bodied red wines are characterized by a pale color, medium or high intensity of aromas, and smooth, well-balanced effects. Light-bodied red wines have a nice gamma of fruitiness that varies depending on the wine region and winemaking technique.
Medium Bodied
This style of wine boasts a soft acidity, gentle tannins and medium alcohol. Its aromas and flavors depend on the grape variety used. You can taste regional differences as well as microzonal variations quite clearly.
Elegant and Round
Looking for wines with rich, intense aromas? Look no further! You'll find that these wines are in maximum balance, meaning they're calm yet energetic, soft and velvety.
Full Bodied and Oaked
The style of high-effect wines with many interesting and rare aromas can be enhanced through oak aging, which rounds acidity and tannins, and also adds flavors like leather, spices, and earthy notes.
Natural
Did you know that natural wine is the oldest style of wine in existence? And as scientists have discovered, it all started with red wine. This type of wine has no added or minimum sulfites and fermentation occurs on wild yeast with no filtration.
Sweet
Wine's sweetness comes from natural residual sugar that remains after fermentation and can vary depending on the wine style.
Sweet wines are characterized by their rich, fruity flavors. They generally have a light body, making them very drinkable and enjoyable for casual sipping as much as for special occasions.
Fortified
Fortified wines, such as sherry, port, vermouth, and Madeira, come from various regions of the world.
Distilled spirits, usually Brandy, are added during the wine-making process to increase the alcohol content, enhancing their complexity and shelf life.
