Sparkling wines and champagne

A bottle of fine sparkling wine is the easiest way to set the right tone for any evening. The Benket catalogue features only trusted brands and producers. We ensure that our prices remain fair and that delivery is prompt, wherever you are. Order your favourite wine or champagne for dinner or a celebration, with delivery across Odessa and the whole of Ukraine — we’ll ensure your order arrives on time and in perfect condition. And in this article, we’ll help you understand all the finer points of choosing this fine drink.

The characteristics and variety of sparkling wines

It is not the presence of bubbles that matters, but how they are produced. The production method entirely determines the character of the drink. Essentially, the world of sparkling wine is divided into two camps. The first comprises light, approachable and fruity wines (such as Prosecco), which are produced in large tanks and are meant to be drunk young. The second consists of complex, full-bodied varieties (Champagne, Cava), which are aged for years right in the bottles, giving them their distinctive and deep flavour. 

Popular types of sparkling wine: from Champagne to Catalonia

The entire range of sparkling wines is based on three main categories, each with its own character and purpose. 

If you’re looking for a refined, prestigious and complex flavour with distinctive notes of baked goods, nuts and ripe apples, this is the French original – genuine champagne. It doesn’t come cheap, but the price is fully justified by its long ageing in the bottle. 

The Italians took a different approach and created Prosecco — the star of any evening. Here, the focus is on maximum freshness, a distinct fruity profile with notes of pear and white flowers, a reasonable price and perfect compatibility in cocktails. 

Spanish cava strikes the perfect balance between the two. It is produced using the same complex traditional methods as champagne, but with local grape varieties, resulting in a refined dryness, excellent acidity and an attractive price. At the Benket online shop, we’ve brought together both iconic global houses and small family-run wineries, so you can easily find something to suit your taste and buy the perfect choice for the evening. 

How to choose a sparkling wine: a buyer’s guide

To order a drink that fully meets your expectations, pay attention to the key characteristics. These include:

1. Sweetness. The sugar content is always stated on the label. Brut and Extra Brut are considered the most refined—they have minimal sweetness and an ideal balance. For those who prefer milder options, the Dry or Demi-Sec (semi-sweet) categories are suitable.
2. Region and producer. Geography matters. If you’re looking for lightness and fruity notes, choose Italy; for minerality and depth, choose France or Spain.

The price depends directly on the production method and the length of ageing on the lees. We ensure transparent pricing so that you pay solely for the winemaker’s craftsmanship, not for the marketing mark-ups of intermediaries.

When and with what to serve sparkling wines

This drink has long since moved beyond being merely a ‘New Year’s’ or ‘wedding’ staple. Today, it is a wonderful aperitif served before dinner to awaken the taste buds, and a perfect accompaniment to the meal.

Serving temperature is a crucial factor. The drink must be well chilled to 6–8 °C. Wine that is too warm quickly loses its carbon dioxide, and its flavour becomes heavy and alcoholic. Brut and dry varieties pair perfectly with seafood, black and red caviar, light salads and young cheeses. Semi-dry and semi-sweet varieties make an excellent accompaniment to fruit platters, light desserts such as panna cotta, or fresh berries.

Why is it worth buying drinks at Benket?

We take the guesswork out of choosing your drinks. At Benket, we’ve moved away from the idea of mindlessly expanding our catalogue just for the sake of quantity — instead, we offer a clear, concise and carefully curated selection of wines.

Transparent pricing, up-to-date stock levels and professional packaging that prevents bottles from being damaged in transit — we do everything we can to ensure that your perfect evening is just a few clicks away. Happy shopping!