Champagne, Prosecco & Co.

Toast with sparkling wine, champagne and crémant on special occasions. Under the generic term Sparkling wine you will find a variety of drinks for celebrations at Globus. Champagne is one of the premium drinks and is characterised by a finely tuned aroma and an intense sparkle. There are clearly defined differences between the various sparkling wines, which initially relate to the region of production. France is the country of origin of champagne and crémant, although champagne actually only comes from Champagne.. Cava comes from Spain,, Prosecco from Italy and sparkling wine from the German wine-growing regions. Delicious sparkling wines also come from other regions, such as Crimean sparkling wine. Sparkling wines also differ in their production methods. In most cases, the base wine is a combination of several grape varieties, vintages and growing regions. In this way, producers aim to ensure consistent quality. A vintage sparkling wine or a sparkling wine made from a single grape variety is less common. The quality of the sparkling wine also depends on the ageing period. In the top class of sparkling wines, you will find fine champagnes from premium producers such as Moët & Chandon, Veuve Cliquot and Bollinger. This is a great way to celebrate a great occasion. The detailed labelling will help you with your selection. Terms such as Brut or Dry indicate the degree of sweetness, while terms such as Vintage and Millésime refer to the vintages. Traditional bottle fermentation gives the champagne its typical character. Among the most interesting varieties are the vintner champagnes, which come from independent producers. Extra-class champagnes with honours such as Grand Cru are also highly valued..

For the small celebration: Prosecco, sparkling wine and cava

Prosecco and sparkling wine are significantly cheaper than champagne. Nevertheless, you will also find an interesting variety from sweet to semi-dry to extra dry. The different quality levels allow you to choose a sparkling wine for mixing or for drinking neat. Compared to classic sparkling wine, the sparkle of Prosecco and Cava is somewhat more subtle. This makes these tart or fruity drinks ideal for cocktails such as Hugo or Apero Spritz. These sparkling wines are a light, pleasant refreshment, especially in the summer months..

Recognising the quality of sparkling wine

To select a good quality sparkling wine, it is important to know the different designations. Among other things, the ageing time has an effect on the flavour quality. The longer the sparkling wine matures, the better its flavour. Another important characteristic is the quality of the base wine from which the sparkling wine is produced. If the origin is clearly defined, you can be sure that the wine quality is also right. However, you should be careful with imprecise declarations such as "produced in Germany". Take a look at the exact descriptions of the sparkling wines in the Globus online shop and order in good time before the next celebration.