Top 100 sparkling wines of Sussex

Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Sussex of Sussex as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling wines that are popular of Sussex and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Sussex

The wine region of Sussex is located in the region of England of United Kingdom. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Nyetimber or the Domaine Nyetimber produce mainly wines sparkling, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sussex are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Ortega, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sussex often reveals types of flavors of non oak, salt or lemon zest and sometimes also flavors of melon, hazelnut or grass.

In the mouth of Sussex is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble. We currently count 36 estates and châteaux in the of Sussex, producing 154 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sussex go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.

Discover the grape variety: Ortega

An intraspecific cross between Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe obtained in 1948 by Hans Breider (1908-1960) at the Bavarian Research Station for Viticulture and Horticulture in Veitsnöchheim (Germany). Almost unknown in France, it can be found in Germany, Belgium, England, the United States and Canada. Its early maturity and muscatel taste have sometimes led to it being offered as a table grape on market stalls.

Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Sussex

sparkling wines from the region of Sussex go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of shrimp in coconut milk curry, tuna rillettes or beef tartar with thai flavors.