Sparkling Wine

• Champagne (France) - Champagne is made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. It offers flavors of citrus, brioche, stone fruits and biscuit notes. Champagne is produced using the traditional method of second fermentation in bottle.
• Cava (Spain) - Cava is made mainly from Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo grapes. It has apple, peach and almond flavors with medium body and crisp acidity. Cava is produced using the traditional method.
• Prosecco (Italy) - Prosecco is made from the Glera grape (also called Prosecco). It is light-bodied with flavors of lemon, pear and stone fruit. Prosecco is made using the Charmat tank method.
• Franciacorta (Italy) - A high quality sparkling wine made primarily from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Offers complex brioche, stone fruit and mineral notes. Produced using the traditional method.
• Crémant (France) - Crémant refers to sparkling wines made using the traditional method in areas outside Champagne. Main grapes include Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.
• Sekt (Germany) - German sparkling wine made from Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Ranges from dry to sweet with crisp apple and citrus notes.
• Espumoso (Portugal) - Portuguese sparkling wines made using tank method from local grapes like Alvarinho, Arinto and Fernão Pires. Fresh and fruit-forward wines.
• Sparkling Shiraz (Australia) - Red sparkling wine made from the Shiraz grape. Deep color with black fruit and spice flavors.

Other major regions for quality sparkling wines include Tasmania, South Africa, England, Brazil and parts of the United States. Grape variety, climate, and production method impact the flavor profile of sparkling wines.