Sparkling wines to pair with love

Love at first sight is confirmed by taste. For Valentine's Day, there's no better way to celebrate than with a good glass of bubbles and our loved ones. That's why we present to you the basic tips for pairing love with sparkling wines. How are sparkling wines made? Contrary to popular belief, all sparkling wines start from a regular wine, known as still wine, which undergoes a second fermentation to retain the gas and develop its characteristic bubbles. There are two main methods for producing them. The traditional method (used in Champagne and Cava) has its second fermentation in the bottle, to which a mixture of base wine, sugar, and yeast is added for it to ferment again. This process is done bottle by bottle with the bottle closed, so the gas from the yeasts, having no outlet, incorporates into the liquid, resulting in a distinctive fine bubble. On the other hand, the Charmat method involves the second fermentation taking place in stainless steel tanks. Here, the bubble has more space to expand, resulting in a thicker bubble. Under this method, sparkling wines like Prosecco and Lambrusco are produced. How to select your sparkling wine? Remember that sparkling wines can be white, rosé, or red. You can also find them ranging from dry (Brut Nature) to extra sweet, which goes from 0 to 60 grams of residual sugar. So the most important thing when choosing your favorite sparkling or bubbly is to consider its color, flavor, and type of bubble to select the one that best suits your palate. Our favoritesWe recommend three sparkling wines to pair with love: Mionetto Prosecco, Italy Tere Delgado, wine sommelier and founder of Vinos y Maz Club, recommends this sparkling wine made using the Charmat method for its versatility to accompany gatherings with friends and all types of food, from desserts like cupcakes and sweet baked pies to snacks, seafood, and main courses. “It's fresh, harmonious, and elegant, that's why it's my favorite.”Chandon Délice, ArgentinaMy favorite sparkling wine is Chandon Délice. It was one of the first sparkling wines that can be enjoyed with ice and a flavor twist that enhances its aromas, such as a garnish of strawberries, raspberries, orange, grapefruit, or cucumber, and even fresh herbs like mint. It's perfect for any time of the day: as an aperitif or a refreshing drink during the day. Brut Nature Gran Reserva, MexicoMade with Macabeo, Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc grapes by Freixenet Mexico, this sparkling wine is produced using the traditional method, resulting in a fine bubble, dry on the palate, and with fresh acidity. It is the perfect aperitif to accompany light snacks, pasta, fish, and all types of seafood.