Prosecco makes it convenient to know how effervescent the wine is: "spumante” is very bubbly, “frizzante” is slightly bubbly, and “tranquilo” is not carbonated. It’s not always easy to tell how bubbly a wine is, though you might get a hint by carefully reading the label and winemaker notes. The least expensive sparkling wines may actually be artificially carbonated in a similar manner to soda. Wines that use the méthode champenoise are fermented in the bottle and tend to be the bubbliest (they’re also the priciest), while other techniques undertake the secondary fermentation in special tanks before bottling the wine. The longer it’s allowed to ferment, the bubblier the wine becomes. As the added sugar is eaten by the yeast, carbon dioxide is produced, transforming the still wine into a fizzy delight. Most sparkling wines are made by taking fully fermented still wine and kick-starting a second round of fermentation by adding sugar (the "dosage"). For the sweetest bubbly, look for “demi-sec” (meaning “half-dry”) or "doux" ("sweet"), or turn to Moscato d'Asti. Cava ranges from brut to sweet (“dolce”), so there’s great variety in the Spanish sparklers. For the driest sparkling wines, look for "brut nature" or “extra-brut,” or the more common (but slightly sweeter) “brut.” Despite the name, a bottle of “extra-dry” is sweeter still-it's off-dry with hints of sweetness, and most prosecco falls into this category. Often, the label will indicate a wine’s level of sweetness. When selecting sparkling wines, you’ll find that they range from very dry to sweet. What to Look for in Mini Champagne Bottles Dry or Sweet The 187-milliliter Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne earns our top spot for its classic, unbeatable flavor. For a fun budget option, you can't do wrong with the Francis Coppola "Sofia" Blanc de Blancs, which features creamy crispness and brilliant bubbles in a convenient 4-pack of cans. Region: Monterey County, California, USA | ABV: 11.5% | Tasting Notes: Pear, melon, floral It’s a lovely and lively wine, and at roughly $15 for four mini cans, it's hard to beat in terms of value. Against the off-dry palate, you’ll find sweet summer fruit flavors like melon and pear.
Made with a grape blend of pinot blanc, riesling, and muscat, it’s crisp and delicately sparkling. The "Sofia" Blanc de Blancs is the winery’s signature sparkling option. While some winemakers are packaging wine in standard 12-ounce cans, that’s an awful lot of wine for a single serving, and many producers including California’s Francis Ford Coppola Winery are focusing instead on smaller cans. In nearly any category of wine, there's value to be had when you think outside the bottle, and sparkling wine splits are no exception-but instead of cardboard boxes, the alternative packaging for the budget-minded consumer is aluminum cans. View On Drizly View On FreshDirect View On Region: Champagne, France | ABV: 12% | Tasting Notes: Apple, pear, biscuit When you’re looking for a personal-sized sparkling wine experience, the Moët & Chandon is definitely hard to beat.
It’s very effervescent bubbly, with delightful bright fruit flavors accented by florals, and it has a refreshingly crisp minerality. The winemaker claims that over 100 wines, at least 20 percent of which are reserves, go into creating this Champagne’s seductive, familiar taste.Įverything you have come to expect in this brut Champagne remains in the adorable mini bottles, which are also wrapped in gold foil. The vibrant, bubbly wine has been made since 1869 and is a blend of the pinot noir, pinot meunier, and chardonnay grape varieties. Imperial Brut is a classic example of what great Champagne should taste like. View On Drizly View On Minibar Delivery View On Īn iconic name in French Champagne, Moët & Chandon packages its best expression in miniature bottles.
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