What Fits Under Other Sparkling?
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Pet Nat: Pétillant Naturel made by the ancestral method. Bottled before primary fermentation finishes for naturally formed bubbles. Often lightly cloudy with juicy, fresh fruit.
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Cava: Spanish traditional method sparkling. Fine bubbles, citrus and orchard fruit, biscuit and nut notes with time on lees. Great value for traditional method drinkers.
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Prosecco: Italian Charmat method sparkling from Glera. Light, aromatic and fruit driven with soft, persistent mousse. Ideal for spritzes and aperitivo.
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Extra Brut Sparkling: Ultra dry sparkling. Usually 0 to 6 g per litre of residual sugar. Crisp, linear and mineral. Pair with oysters and seafood.
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Méthode Traditionelle: Bottle fermented sparkling made outside Champagne. Think Tasmania, New Zealand, Italy and Spain. Expect finer bubbles and autolytic complexity.
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Sparkling Moscato: Sweet, low alcohol fizz with floral and grapey notes. Crowd pleasing and perfect for desserts or fruit platters.
How These Styles Taste
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Prosecco: Green apple, pear, white peach. Fresh and easy with a clean finish.
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Pét Nat: Citrus, orchard fruit and sometimes tropical accents. Gentle fizz and a playful, textural edge from lees.
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Cava and Traditional Method: Lemon, apple and stone fruit with brioche, biscuit and nut complexity from lees ageing.
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Extra Brut: Very dry and precise with high refreshment factor.
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Sparkling Moscato: Fragrant and sweet with jasmine, grape and peach. Light alcohol and soft mousse.
Serving and Pairing
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Serve: 6 to 8 °C for Prosecco, Pét Nat and Moscato. 8 to 10 °C for traditional method and Extra Brut styles.
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Pair: Prosecco with antipasti, arancini and tempura. Pét Nat with oysters, prawn rolls and fried chicken. Traditional method with sashimi, creamy cheeses and roast chicken. Extra Brut with oysters and caviar. Moscato with fruit tarts, pavlova and soft cheeses.
Wines Worth Knowing
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Babo Prosecco NV: Fresh pear and citrus with a crisp finish.
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Pizzini Prosecco NV: King Valley favourite with bright apple and white peach.
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Da Luca Prosecco: Fruit forward and spritz ready.
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Martini Prosecco NV: Classic aperitivo style and great value.
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Ponte Prosecco DOC Extra Dry: Juicy orchard fruit and soft mousse.
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La Gioiosa et Amorosa Prosecco DOCG 200 ml: Handy piccolo size for picnics and gifting.
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Ghost Rock Supernatural Pét Nat 2024: Tasmanian energy with crunchy orchard fruit.
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Caledonia Australis Umbra Méthode Ancestral 2015: Gippsland ancestral style with texture and drive.
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Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato: Light, fragrant and softly sweet.
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Chandon Garden Spritz NV: Ready to pour spritz built on sparkling wine with natural bitters and citrus.
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Zonzo Estate Zoncello Limoncello Spritz: Zesty and refreshing. Aperitivo made easy.
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Zonzo Estate Bellini Di Cristina and Cipriani Bellini Cocktail: Peachy classics for brunch and parties.
Related Collections
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Spritz: All ready to drink spritz bottlings such as Garden Spritz, Bellini and Limoncello spritz now live in the dedicated Spritz collection.
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Sparkling Shiraz: Australian red fizz has its own collection for easier browsing.
Other Sparkling Questions, Answered
Is Cava the same as Champagne?
No. Both use traditional method but Cava is from Spain and Champagne is from France. Cava often offers similar complexity at a friendlier price.
What does Extra Brut mean?
A very dry style with 0 to 6 grams per litre of residual sugar. Expect a crisp, chalky finish that suits seafood and raw dishes.
Is Prosecco always sweet?
Most Prosecco is Brut or Extra Dry. Brut tastes drier. Extra Dry shows slightly more fruit roundness.
Why is Pét Nat cloudy?
Most Pét Nats are not disgorged, so natural yeast sediment remains. Keep upright for a clearer pour or gently mix if you enjoy extra texture.
Are spritz bottles sparkling wine?
Spritz bottlings are ready to drink mixes based on sparkling wine with added bitters, fruit or liqueur. They sit naturally alongside sparkling for aperitivo occasions.
Best budget friendly bottles under $20?
Look for Da Luca Prosecco, Mojo In Full Colour Prosecco, Ponte Prosecco Extra Dry and Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato.
How long will an open bottle keep its fizz?
With a quality sparkling stopper most bottles keep bubbles for 1 to 3 days. Enjoy as fresh as possible.
Why Shop Other Sparkling at Kent Street Cellars
- One stop range across Pét Nat, Prosecco, Cava, traditional method, Extra Brut and Moscato
- Great options for spritzes, brunch and parties
- Same day delivery across Sydney Metro
- Fast, secure Australia wide shipping
- Optional gift wrapping
Explore Other Sparkling and find the right fizz for every mood and menu.