Originally Posted by
lespoir
I am fully aware this question is not suitable for AC Aeroplan here, but since I am 90% flying AC and only want to learn from fellow AC flyers, just post it here (I will not get mad if someone removes this question to another area, and I may never find it).
Can any wine expert teach me any knowledge of the best Italian red sparkling wines? I am familiar with most champagne/white and rose sparklings, but know nothing about the most recognizable red sparkling, such as asti spumante or any shiraz or cabernet sparkling.
Years ago had a chance to taste some in Tokyo in a private dinner, and I was really impressed by that one time experience, but could not recover the label of the red champagne of that particular bottle which was from Italy (I jotted it down but the paper went to laundary).
I am sure there are some food/wine experts here, and much appreciate any tips.
thank you
First of all I am not an expert, however I do have an appreciation of wine and food and I am a wine collector.
Not many out there, if your looking for purely Italian, you can pickup a Rose Prossecco, if your looking for a red I can only think of two at the moment and that is a Medici Ermete Lambrusco Reggiano, and a Pinetto but this is a sweet wine and could be paired easily with a Foie Gras with a Cranberry reduction.
If you are looking for a heavy red sparkling, try the Aussies, they have a few to chose from, I would suggest the Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz, It is quite good after you get over the shock of a Sparkling Shiraz on the pallate. It has a nice acidity and not too heavy on the tannins. Would pair nicely with roasted lamb and some beef dishes (dependant upon sauces of course) I will try and come up with some more but that is all I can think of at the moment, not a very popular wine.