11 Best Bubbly Wines for Noche Buena

It’s always amazing how fast the holidays creep up and how must faster the days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve fly. It seems like we were just drinking piña coladas and walking in the sand, then along came the turkey and now we’re staring down Nochebuena, Christmas, Noche Vieja, and El Dia de Reyes.  

This year we’ve decided to count our blessings and accomplishments instead of making New Year’s resolutions that we will never keep. Sure, we could all stand to lose a few pounds or exercise more, but instead of all of those empty promises, let’s celebrate the good things from last year and excitedly look forward to the New Year with our family and friends.

And what better way to celebrate than with a glass or two of bubbly? Invite over some friends, chill a few bottles, and whip up some of your favorite party foods. Click through for the best Champagnes, Cavas, Proseccos, and sparkling wines for your Nochebuena celebration (with food pairings and recipes!).

CHAMPAGNE

• Jacquart Experience Blanc de Blanc Premier Cru Brut NV is an excellent example of Champagne made from 100% Chardonnay. It’s light and fruity on the nose with enticing aromas of toasted brioche and almonds. In the mouth the flavors are intense and delightful. It’s a perfect Champagne to pour as an aperitif or with light appetizers.
• Henriot Brut Souverain NV is light straw gold colored with aromas of elderflower and toasted bread. It’s bubbly on the palate with flavors of candied plum and vanilla and invites you in for another sip.
• Gosset Grand Rosé NV is made from a blend of wines from three different years. It’s salmon pink with aromas of raspberries and cinnamon and has flavors of roasted almonds and candied orange peel. Pour yourself a glass and ring in the New Year.
• Pol Roger Brut Reserve NV is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. It has aromas of toasted bread and citrus blossoms. In the mouth it is lively and has delicious flavors of green apple and jasmine.

Next, Prosecco, Cava, and more… 

PROSECCO

• Bottega Liquid Metals Platinum Moscato has aromas of roses and dried apricots. It is medium sweet with flavors of candied apple and canned peaches and goes great with nuts and rich desserts like flan and chocolate cake.
• LaLuca Prosecco has aromas of lemon curd and Bartlett pears and flavors of creamy lemon meringue pie. It’s great to drink on its own or with fruit-based desserts.
• Cava Juvé & Camps Brut Rosé is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes and is salmon pink in color. It has great aromas of strawberries and roasted almonds and flavors of red apple and white flowers.
• Pere Ventura Cuptage d’ Honor 2011 is a blend of 60% Xarello and 40% Chardonnay. It has aromas of pineapple and vanilla and delicious flavors of white peach and dried apricots. We love this Cava with freshly made ceviche.
• Albet i Noya Brut Natural Reserva is a blend of Parellada, Macabeo, Chardonnay, and Xarello. It’s bubbly with buttery aromas and great fruit flavors.
• Sparkling Wines Ruca Malen Brut is a blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. It’s produced in Tupungato, Argentina and is made in the traditional Champenoise method. It has aromas and flavors of citrus fruits, toasted almonds, and white flowers. Try it with your favorite seafood dishes or sushi.
• Szigeti Grüner Veltliner Brut hails from Austria and has wonderful aromas of citrus blossoms and freshly ground white pepper. We enjoy this sparkling wine with spicy crab cakes.