Most Popular New Year’s Eve Wine Questions:
How Many Bottles of Sparkling Wine do I Need for New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve is different from any other night. No one wants to run out on the single moment that matters the most: the midnight toast or thereafter.
The Simple Bottle Math (Save This)
1 bottle = 6 small flutes
For a midnight toast only: Plan 1 bottle for every 3-4 people.
If sparkling is the main drink of the night: Plan 1 bottle for every 2 people.
That’s it. This is enough sparkling wine to feel generous, provides a buffer for refills, and peace of mind when the countdown starts.
What’s the difference between Champagne and Prosecco?
The biggest difference is where they are made and how they’re produced.
Champagne comes from the Champagne region of France and is made using the traditional Champagne method with the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, where bubbles form inside the bottle. This usually results in finer bubbles and more complexity.
Prosecco comes from Italy in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia region and is made with the Glera grape using a thank method, which keeps it lighter, fruitier, and more straight forward. Neither is better. They’re just different styles. Both belong on your New Year’s table.
Does it have to be real Champagne for New Year’s?
No. New Year’s Eve is about the moment, not the label. What matters most is having enough bottles, serving something you enjoy drinking, and not stressing over the choice or the price. A good Prosecco, Spumante, Cava, Crémant, or any sparkling wine can be just as celebratory, and even more delightful.
What’s dry vs sweet? In sparkling wine:
Brut = dry (the most common style)
Extra Brut / Brut Nature = very dry
Extra-Dry = slightly sweet (confusion, we know)
Demi-Sec = noticeably sweet
If you’re unsure what to buy: Brut is the safest choice for New Year’s Eve. It pairs with most foods, works for more palates, and doesn’t feel heavy.
Can I open it early? How should I store it?
Before opening: Store bottles upright or on their side in a cool, dark place. Chill sparkling wine for several hours before serving. Aim for cold, not icy.
If you open a bottle early (like me): Use a sparkling wine stopper, keep it refrigerated or chilled in a wine chiller or ice bucket, and it will stay fresh for about 24 hours.
What is Spumante?
Spumante is made all over Italy, not just in one place. All sparkling wine in Italy can be called Spumante. You’ll see it called: Prosecco, Lambrusco, Moscato, or Metodo Classico Spumante. It’s made in the tank method (Charmat) and the traditional method (Metedo Classico). It tastes from dry to sweet, light to structured, and casual to refined.
Good Clean Spumante Notte Bianca: Bright Crisp. Effortless.
Notte Bianca is our Italian white spumante. Fresh, lively, and made for everyday celebrations and life’s big moments. It’s clean citrus, soft florals, with a refreshing finish that never feels heavy. It’s sustainably made, affordable, and delicious.
Good Clean Spumante Notte Rosa: Soft. Playful. Crowd-pleasing.
Notte Rosa is our Italian rosé spumante. Delicate in color, vibrant in flavor, and always a little extra celebratory. A balance of fresh red fruit with crisp bubbles, with a finish that feels joyful, but not sweet. It’s sustainably made, affordable, and approachable.
Both are easy to love and made for real moments, not rules. Just good, clean bubbles for every celebration. All great questions, but none of them matter if you don’t have enough wine in the first place.
The Good Clean Takeaway
New Year’s Eve wine doesn’t need to be complicated. You don’t need the most expensive bottle, the most obscure producer, or a crash course in bubbles. You just need enough wine, something you like to drink, and the people you want to toast with.
Cheers to a good, clean start to the new year!
