Quick and Easy Champagne and Sparkling Wine Food Pairings

Here is a quick guide to get you started on simple, but remarkable food pairing options for various sparkling wines and Champagnes.

French and U.S. Champagne / Sparkling wines:

Brie & Gouda, buttered popcorn, shrimp and shellfish, salami, veggies, smoked salmon, stuffed mushrooms, sweet bread and marscapone cheese, fruit-based desserts, shortbread cookies (really fun pairing combo. as the acidity in Champagne cuts through the butter of the cookie).

Rosé Sparkling Wines:

Brie, Prosciutto, smoked salmon, chocolate, raspberries, chocolate covered berries

Cava:

Brie & Gouda, olives, almonds, potato chips, smoked salmon, Prosciutto

Asti:

Almonds, cheesecake, raspberries, cookies

Prosecco:

Almonds, Brie & Gouda, Prosciutto, smoked salmon