Sparkling Wine
The best sparkling wines give Champagne a run for their money – unsurprising given that some are made in exactly the same way. But sparkling wine is a versatile product, and is usually excellent value, too.
Production
Sparkling wine can be made from many grape varieties and is produced around the world, from Europe to America, Australia and South Africa. They are made in one of three ways: a second natural fermentation either in the bottle (méthode traditionelle , essentially the same as the méthode Champenoise); in a tank (the Charmat method common in Italy and other parts of France); or, for inexpensive sparkling wines, injecting carbon dioxide directly into the wine.
Styles
Sparkling wines can be made from both red and white grapes, and can be red, white or rosé. They have higher acidity than still wines, which can be balanced by producing a sweeter style, such as Asti or Moscato d’Asti in Italy.
Typical Character and Style of Sparkling Wine
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Apple
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Lemon
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Biscuits
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Toast
Sort & Filter
Gocce di Favola Prosecco Extra Dry NVSmall Bottle
£4.95
(£2.48 per 10cl)
Cinzano Prosecco
£9.95
(£13.27 per litre)
Adami Bosco di Gica ProseccoHalf-Bottle
£10.95
(£29.20 per litre)
Gocce di Favola Prosecco Extra Dry NV
£10.95
(£14.60 per litre)
Martini Prosecco NV
£11.45
(£15.27 per litre)
Frassinelli Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry NV
£12.95
(£17.27 per litre)
La Jara Prosecco Brut Organic
£14.75
(£19.67 per litre)
Collalto Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Extra Dry 2019
£14.95
(£19.93 per litre)
Asolo DOCG Prosecco Superiore NV Case Paolin
£14.95
(£19.93 per litre)
Adami Prosecco DOCG Col Fondo 2019
£19.95
(£26.60 per litre)
Col Vetoraz Prosecco Valdobbiadene Extra Dry 2018
£19.95
(£26.60 per litre)
Adami Prosecco Bosco di Gica
£20.95
(£27.93 per litre)
Bottega Gold Prosecco
£20.95
(£27.93 per litre)
Col Vetoraz Prosecco Valdobbiadene Brut Zero 2018
£21.95
(£29.27 per litre)
Adami Prosecco Bosco di GicaMagnum
£35.75
(£23.83 per litre)