Sekt (Austria)

Sekt Flavors

Typical flavors for quality Sekt are Citrus, Apple, Peach, Melon, and Jasmine.

Low quality sekt is difficult to profile.

Lemon

Orange Zest

Apple

Peach

Melon

Jasmine

Marmelade

Minerals

Sekt Profile

Sekt tends to be sweeter than Champagne and Cava:

SUGAR:	Dry - Half-dry

BODY:	Light

FRUIT:	Medium

ACIDITY:	High

ALCOHOL:	10-12%

	Serving temperatures: 6-8°C (43-46°F)

Sekt Food Pairing

You can drink sparkling wine to almost everything, whether it is French Champagne, Spanish Cava or German Sekt.

Sekt is often sweeter than Champagne and Cava. If so, it works best as an aperitif, or in pair with sweet food and cheese.

Aperitif

Salads

Tapas

Sandwitch

Seafood

Fries

Egg Dishes

Pasta

Strawberries

Cantucci

Panettone

Soft Cheese

Excellent Pairings

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.

The Ideal Glass for Sekt

A Flute Glass has a tall and narrow bowl to emphasize the aromas of the wine. The shape also helps balance the acidity found in sparkling wines.

Flutes also preserve bubbles by reducing the surface area at the top, which slows the release of carbonation, keeping a sparkling wine fizzy for longer.

Sekt Cheese Pairing

Brie

Camembert

Chèvre

Chaource

Langres

Tomme

Brie and Camembert

The creamy, buttery texture and mild flavors of Brie or Camembert pair well with Sekt's soft bubbles and fruity notes. Serve the cheese at room temperature with slices of pear or apple.

Chèvre (Goat Cheese)

The tangy, fresh flavors of goat cheese complement the acidity often found in Sekt, especially those made from Chenin Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc. Drizzle with a bit of honey or sprinkle with fresh herbs.

Chaource

This creamy, slightly tangy cheese enhances Sekt's gentle acidity and complements its soft bubbles. Serve with fresh berries or a touch of apricot jam.

Langres

This mild, washed-rind cheese has a creamy texture and a subtle tang that pairs beautifully with Sekt. Add a small drop of honey or serve with fresh grapes.

Tomme de Savoie

This semi-hard, nutty cheese pairs beautifully with the gentle effervescence and often fruity character of Sekt. Add some dried fruits or nuts to highlight the pairing.

Sparkling Sekt

In Germany and Austria Sparkling wines are called Sekt.

Sekt is a sparkling wine that is primarily produced in Germany and Austria, where it has the role as an alternative to expensive Champagne and Spanish Cava.

Normally, Sekt is made using the "Charmat" method, like Prosecco, but some producers also use the "Champagne" method to produce high quality Sekt.

Austrian Quality Grades

Name	Description
Austrian Sekt	Lowest quality Sekt using Austrian grapes
Klassic	Good quality Sekt using grapes from a major wine region Aged in the bottle on the yeast for minimum 9 months
Reserve	High quality Made with the "Champagne" method Harvested and pressed in a single wine region Aged in the bottle on the yeast for minimum 18 months
Grosse Reserve	Best quality Made with the "Champagne" method Harvested and pressed in a single municipality Aged in the bottle on the yeast for minimum 30 months

The most common grapes are Gruner Veltliner and and Blaufrankisch.