Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Central Coast of Central Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling wines that are popular of Central Coast and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Vast Californian coast (450 km) cooled by Pacific fogs. Cradle of great coastal Pinots and Chardonnays: fine silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth) on Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Maria and Santa Lucia Highlands; ample taut Chardonnay, yellow fruit and saline minerality. Also spicy peppery Syrah, structured Cabernet and jammy Zinfandel on Paso Robles.
Sub-AVAs: Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Monterey. Oceanic climate.
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a sleek palate, with intense aromas of citrus, white peach, apricot, white flowers, passion fruit and characteristic Atlantic saline-iodine notes. Tonic and long finish. Absolute star of Rías Baixas DO in Galicia (Spain) and signature of Portuguese Vinho Verde as Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço). Native Iberian variety, exported to Uruguay, California and New Zealand.
sparkling wines from the region of Central Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of hake with small shrimps for cookeo, pastels (senegalese stuffed fritters) or fish fillets in papillotes.
On the nose in the region of Central Coast often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth in the region of Central Coast is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
