{"id":37125,"date":"2019-09-20T07:45:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T11:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=37125"},"modified":"2024-09-18T10:23:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T14:23:41","slug":"how-to-pair-cheese-with-sparkling-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/how-to-pair-cheese-with-sparkling-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pair Cheese with Sparkling Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"

So what’s the deal?<\/h3>\n

Whether you opt for capital-C Champagne or a sparkling white from elsewhere in the world, bubbly need not be expensive. Don\u2019t believe us? Here\u2019s how to score a great-yet-affordable bottle. For the real deal, turn to French \u201cgrower Champagnes.\u201d These small brands are made by people who grow their own grapes in addition to making the wine. Not only are they cheaper than most of the usual suspects, but they can be more interesting, too.<\/p>\n

Growing grapes might seem like an integral part of making wine, but in the Champagne region, most wineries buy them from growers all over. By blending grapes from different areas and wines from different vintages, they\u2019re able to produce a consistently good product in a challengingly cool, dreary climate.<\/p>\n

Grower Champagnes are made by people who got tired of seeing their grapes blended into anonymity. The best of these are intriguing in similar ways to great artisanal cheese: they may not be as smooth and spotless as the industrially made examples, but their irregularities make them that much more interesting.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s another French sparkling option, too: Cr\u00e9mant. Made in the same way as Champagne but outside the region, you can often find bottles under $30. From elsewhere in Europe, you\u2019ll find Cava\u2014Spain\u2019s answer to Champagne, made using the same methods but often with native grapes\u2014and the ever-popular prosecco, boasting fruity, floral characteristics.<\/p>\n

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Cheeses to Pair<\/h3>\n

When it comes to cheeses that are super-rich\u2014think of triple creams<\/a>\u2014there are few more hedonistic pairings than bubbles. The wine\u2019s acidity and effervescence act like little scrub brushes, gently scraping the milkfat from your tongue, readying it for more. Saltier cheeses are the most challenging, as the acid in the wine accents the saline quality. Slightly sweeter sparkling wines will handle salt with more grace; think of a mild prosecco with parmesan or an off-dry Cava with a slice of Manchego<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bomb Bottles<\/h3>\n