When looking through wine forums, there's always a discussion about sparkling red wine. Unlike ordinary sparkling wine that is usually white in color, sparkling red wine has the bubbly carbonated characteristic that is common with sparkling whites. The combination of two major types of wine is what makes this an interesting take on wine making and a great topic of discussion. Let's take a closer look.

White sparkling wines are well-loved worldwide. It began production in Italy and France as early as the 18th century. It was not until the late 18th century that many wine makers in Australia have begun to experiment with sparkling Burgundy. This was first produced using Pinot Noir grapes with a rose-colored characteristic instead of a deep full-bodied red. After the great depression in the country and two centuries have passed, the sparkling Shiraz was introduced in the sparkling wine market by Australian wine makers. Currently, the sparkling Shiraz in Australia is well-renowned all over the world. Italian and French wine makers have also adopted their own winemaking process to create their version of the old sparkling Burgundy.

Although sparkling Shiraz is widely produced in Australia, sparking red wine in general has a bad reputation among wine lovers and connoisseurs. This could be due to the Riunite Lambrusco from Italy, which was mass-produced with a big marketing scheme, and widely exported globally in the 1970s with around 3 million bottles. However, Riunite made a comeback with good quality wines that received good feedback from wine lovers all over the world. However, somehow the bad rep stuck all these years, making sparkling red wine a minority these days.

Some would say that bubbly red wine is an acquired taste. It is known to be a heavy red despite its bubbly appearance. A few have come to love this particular type of wine. It is also recommended for cooking because of its rich and full texture. Despite many people's hesitation regarding this wine, there's always no harm in trying one to know if this comes close to your personal standards.

To be assured of good quality bubbly reds, you can try the Vin du Bugey-Cerdon from France, Brachetto d'Acqui of Northern Italy, the popular Shiraz of Australia, or the new Lambrusco of Italy. These wines have received good reviews and feedback from reliable wine connoisseurs today. Discovering new wines and acquiring a new taste would never be complete without trying red sparkler on a fresh summer day. This is definitely a recommended wine to try.