Sekt (Schaumwein) is very popular in Germany.
Annual consumption (5 litres/person) is the highest in the world.
Lemon |
Orange Zest |
Apple |
Peach |
Melon |
Jasmine |
Marmelade |
Minerals |
Typical flavors for quality Sekt are Citrus, Apple, Peach, Melon, and Jasmine.
Low quality sekt is difficult to profile.
Sekt tends to be sweeter than Champagne and Cava:
SUGAR | Dry - Half-dry | ||
BODY | Light | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | High | ||
|
You can drink sparkling wine to almost everything.
Whether it is French Champagne, Spanish Cava or German Sekt.
Aperitif |
Salads |
Tapas |
Sandwitch |
Seafood |
Fries |
Egg Dishes |
Pasta |
Strawberries |
Cantucci |
Panettone |
Soft Cheese |
Sekt is often sweeter than Champagne and Cava. If so, it works best as an aperitif, or in pair with sweet food and cheese.
Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti. Sandwiches. Focaccia.
Green Salad. Asparagus. Avocado. Artichokes.
Ham and Melon. Prosciutto. Serano.
Egg Dishes. Omelette. Smoked Salmon.
French Fries. Popcorn.
Panettone. Biscuits.
Fruit Salad. Sweet Soufflés.
Figs. Chocolate. Crème Brulée.
Cheese:
Soft and Fresh Cheeses.
Brie. Camembert. Washed-Rind. Robiola.
Feta. Fontina. Creamy Blue.