Oddbird Spumante: Sensational Prosecco for Spring
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There is only one non-alcoholic prosecco available in Canada, but it’s worth buying and trying. Oddbird Spumante is a premium non-alcoholic sparkling wine from Italy that will elevate any occasion. Read our review below.
What makes something a prosecco vs sparkling wine?
Prosecco is a sparkling wine that originated in Italy. It is made from Glera grapes, and primarily grown in the Veneto and Friuli regions of Italy. Prosecco is typically produced using the Charmat method, where the second fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, resulting in a softer and fruitier flavor profile compared to Champagne. It has a pale straw color, with aromas of apple, pear, and floral notes, and a crisp, dry to off-dry taste.
Non-alcoholic prosecco: Oddbird Spumante
Although the name might make you feel nostalgic for the 1980s, Oddbird Spumante is one of the best non-alcoholic sparkling wines in the world. It’s also the only premium non-alcoholic prosecco available in Canada. Spumante is a general term used in Italy to describe sparkling wines. Prosecco, as mentioned above, is a specific type of spumante that originates from the Veneto and Friuli regions in northeastern Italy made exclusively from Glera grapes. In the case of Oddbird Spumante, it’s also produced in the Veneto region of Italy from Glera grapes, meaning it’s the closest thing you’re going to find to a prosecco in a non-alcoholic format.
What does Oddbird non-alcoholic Spumante taste like?
Prosecco is usually a lighter, fruitier, and more approachable style of sparkling wine compared to traditional Champagne. The Oddbird Spumante lives up to this reputation, as a perfectly light and fruity style of non-alcoholic sparkling wine.
On the palette, there are notes of pear, elderflower and green apple in a clean and crisp blend. It has a lovely balance of sweetness and acidity, with the refreshing tingle of soft bubbles you want in a prosecco. It truly doesn’t taste like a dealcoholized wine.
What food to pair with non-alcoholic prosecco
Oddbird Spumante's soft bubbles and slightly fruity characteristics make it a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of foods. Truly the best food pairing for this non-alcoholic prosecco is fresh seafood, whether that’s shrimp from the east coast of Canada or Pacific Oysters from British Columbia. Its bright flavors are a perfect complement for fresh, local summertime seafood dishes.
Where to buy Oddbird Spumante in Canada
Oddbird is widely available across Canada through most online retailers. Dry Variety currently sells it as part of our curated spring trio “Spring Is In The Wine”.
Wholesale: Oddbird is sold wholesale through SoftCrush or Clearsips.
