Sparkling Wine and cheese pairing is easier than you think. Are you hosting a sparkling wine and cheese party?  Or maybe you just want to enjoy some sparkling wine and good cheese and would like to find the perfect match! Well, look no further as we will explore the sparkling wines that complement the flavors in your cheese.

We promise you there is a wine out there for every cheese. It is a known factor that white wine tends to work better with cheese. This is because the high acidity of the wine breaks down the fat. 

Multiple studies have consistently shown that the strong flavor of cheese accentuates the dominant flavors in wine. There is also evidence that your wine palate becomes more sensitive when integrating cheese and wine, this helps you detect more distinct flavors in the wine. In order for you to experience the intense flavors, you need to pair the two right. We are here to guide you!

We also put a blog together on how to make the perfect cheese board.

Sparkling Wine

One of the greatest wines to enjoy with cheese would be sparkling wine. Sparkling wine is so great because its carbonation helps break down the thickness of butterfat that cheese has. This will leave a clean taste in the mouth leaving you craving more.

The acidity of the bubbly wine complements the cheese’s toasty and nutty flavors ranging from fresh to aged cheese. 

Sparkling wine is known to combine well with mild or spicy cheeses while it is also versatile enough to go with any cheese. 

Champagne / Rosé Champagne

Champagne is known for being medium-bodied and can range from dry to off-dry and sweet. 

Even though champagne is the most popular sparkling wine in the world. It is officially produced in France. Note, to be called Champagne, it must be from the Champagne region of France. Champagne has a wide assortment of fruity or floral scents and flavors. The popular ones are the ones with toasty citrus and apple flavors.

Sparkling Wine and cheese pairing

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Dry:

• Brie
• Feta
• Swiss
• Brin D’Amour
• Monterey Jack
• Muenster

Off-Dry:

• Colby
• Havarti
• Gouda
• Gorgonzola
• Vermont Shepard
• Gruyère

Sweet:

• Blue Cheese
• Any rich cheese

Prosecco

Prosecco is originally from Italy and is a lightly fruity white sparkling wine. The flavors range in sweetness, but Proseccos are known for their light citrus and floral flavors with tight bubbles. 

It is known that Proseccos pair well with soft cheeses such as Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Ricotta, etc. Then there are cheeses soaked in the Prosecco wine itself like Ubriaco, this goes well with Prosecco wines as well. 

Prosecco is a fine wine that is suited to have at the beginning of the party.

A classic Prosecco pairing is with Parmesan and Asiago. The bubbles in the wine cut through the saltiness of those hard cheeses.

Prosecco Wine and cheese pairing

Dry:

• Brie
• Asiago
• Feta
• Parmesan/Parmigiano
• Most Fresh Chèvre (goat) cheeses
• Raclette

Off-Dry:

• Gouda
• Gorgonzola
• Havarti
• Colby
• Double Glouster
• Vermont Shepard

Sweet:

• blue cheeses
• any rich cheese

Sparkling White Wines

As you may have noticed, European countries like France, Italy, Germany, and Spain have already trademarked names for their sparkling wines:

France: Champagne, Cremant

Italy: Prosecco

Spain: Cava

Germany: Sekt.

Most of the world’s wines do not trademark their names. These wines are just called “sparkling” and are made in locations such as Australia, Argentina, California, New York, etc. 

Sparkling white wines are sometimes made in the “traditional” Champagne method, but they are also made through multiple different techniques such as the “Charmat” or “tank” method. Some winemakers just simply add carbon dioxide with machine carbonation. It is well known that the longer the wine is left on its dead yeast cells, The more toasty and bready the flavors become and the bubbles appear finer. 

Sparkling White Wines and Cheese Pairing

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Dry:

• Feta
• Brie
• Swiss
• Muenster
• Vacherin
• Raclette

Off-Dry:

• Gouda
• Brick
• Colby
• Fontina
• Harvati
• Gorgonzola

Sweet:

• Blue cheese
• any rich cheeses