Nose of apple orchard lead to a delicately textured palate with a nice seam of acidity running through to a slightly bitter almond lengthy finish.
50 Great Sparkling Wines for 2020
Metodo Classico
Pastry and almond notes on the nose. Fruit is not opulent but very pure and clean. A refreshing acidity on the finish.
Mont Paral Vintage
Attractive discreet rosé colour. Notes of white flower and strawberry. Delicate and light with a bold acidic backbone that balances perfectly the slight sweetness of the wine.
Casa Ermelinda Freitas – Espumante Branco Bruto
An exciting nose of grapefruit and perfumed white flowers. Light fritzzy mouthfeel with a touch of ripe banana on the entrance and palate. Refreshing acidity crisps the finish.
Casa Ermelinda Freitas – Espumante Branco Bruto Reserva
Complex nose of stewed fruit, ripe banana and a hint of thyme. Buttery palate with rich ripe banana with a great seam of acidity throughout. Lingering finish.
Penina Gold Rosé
A charming nose of red fruits and some juicy strawberry on the palate. Nice freshness enlivens sweeter notes.
Ramon Canals Reserva Numerada
Fresh off the tree green apples on the nose. Fruity palate and persistent on the slightly bitter almond finish.
Rovellats Gran Reserva Col·lecció Extra Brut
Very fruit forward with notes of apple, pear and some white flower. Concentrated and citrusy palate. Slight bitter almond on the finish.
Rovellats Gran Reserva Masia S. XV Brut Nature
Delicate pastry and toasty nose. Artfully blended with a palate of ripe fruit with great balance and delicate autolysis.
Luiz Costa
Delicate fragrances of tropical fruit. The complex palate has brioche, rich tropical fruits and refreshing acidity. Savoury finish.
Metodo Classico Pas Dosè
Very appealing nose of pear, peach and water melon. Refreshing citrus palate. A simple expression, very enjoyable.
Botanic
A pleasant expression of white flowers, pear and quince on the nose. Nice spearmint freshens the palate. Light medium finish.
Vega Medien Brut Rose
Generous palate with a good concentration of red berries and strawberry, supported by pleasant acidity.
Vega Medien Brut Ecologico
Citrus and floral notes with refreshing citrus on the palate. Simple expression, very enjoyable.
Ramon Canals Reserva Rosé
Elegant and mouth filling with plenty of red fruits of the forest and sweet strawberry offset by pleasant acidity. A flavoursome sparkling rosé Cava with character.
Brut Rosé Metodo Classico
Appealing rosé colour. Good flavours of juicy strawberries and ripe bramble fruit. Pleasant acidic backbone that balances the sweetness.
Brut Trebbiano Metodo Classico
Mouth watering green orchard fruit on the nose with a nice expression of orchard fruits on the palate. Succulent acidity. Harmonious.
Encontro Sparkling Baga
A seductive herbal nose. Shows excellent balance, a full palate of stone fruit and a good length.
Zlata Radgonska Penina Selection Rosé
Subtle rosé colour. Strawberry and pepper & spice on the nose. Good concentration of strawberry supported by pleasant acidity. Great persistence.
Wessman One
Elegant and mouth filling, with plenty of strawberry and peach offset by a refreshing acidity. A flavoursome sparkling rosé with some real character from age.
Cava Capçanes Reserva
Citrus and herbs on the nose; the palate has an abundance of ripe fruit with a nice seam of acidity. Citrus on the clean fresh finish.
Zlata Radgonska Penina Selection
Sliced green apple on the nose. Pleasant orchard fruit on a fresh palate. Acidity currently marked. Lingering finish.
Spumante Vespaiolo DOC Millesimato Metodo Classico
Tight nose of green orchard fruit. The palate is finely honed. Pleasant acidity. Generous mousse. Pleasant lingering finish.
Espumante QM Super Reserva
Ripe stone fruit and stewed apple on the nose with a pleasant rich palate of peach with balanced acidity throughout.
Cabriz Sparkling Brut
Attractive nose of peach melba. Grapefruit on the entrance and peach on the palate. Sure-footed acidity throughout.
Cuvèe D’Arce
Deep golden hue. Complex buttery palate of figs, ripe prunes, honey and canella finishing with a creamy fillip.
Encontro Sparkling Brut
Floral and peach aromas, leading into a fine interplay of rich stone fruit and acidity. Finely tapered finish.
Emiliana Organic Sparkling Wines
Ripe stone fruit aromas, beautiful fruity and velvety entrance and palate with a nice seam of acidity. Lingering finish.
Encontro Sparkling Rosé
Beautiful pale shade of pink. Red fruits and roses on the nose. Juicy strawberry on the palate and a touch of anise on the finish.
Erfo Prosecco Brut
Delicate aromas of green orchard fruit and acacia. The palate and finish display sweet fruit and dried nut flavours.
Bonarda Cresta del Ghiffi
Red ripe forest fruits on the nose. Plenty of sweet fruit and volume on the palate with gentle spice coming through on the slightly tannic finish.
Bonarda Campodelmonte
Mint and menthol on the nose. Aggressive bubble on the palate and finish.
Shaw Vineyard Estate Sparkling Cuvee
Citrus richness and herbal notes on the nose. The palate boasts generous tropical fruit and freshness. Good finish and bright bubbles.
Cuvée Rosé Spumante Brut
Strawberry and roses on the nose. The palate is fresh - full of fruit. An attractive wine with a pleasant short finish.
Coldigrotta Brut
Tight nose of orchard fruit. Citrus palate. Generous mousse. A zesty refined finish.
L’Encert
Lovely lemon and lime on the nose. Citrus palate, zesty clean and fresh. An easy drop.
Bellebolle Brut White
Ripe pear and brioche and cream on the nose. Orchard fruit liven up a sweet palate. Candied finish.
Bellebolle Rosé
A nose of wild strawberries and redcurrants. The palate is fresh - full of strawberries. Very fruity indeed.
Domaine Tariquet Entracte
White flowers, jasmine and grapefruit on the nose. Grapefruit continues onto the palate which consequently is fresh. Generous mousse.
Bacio della Luna Prosecco Superiore DOCG Millesimato Brut Nature
Orchard fruit and floral notes on the nose. Fresh fruit salad on the palate. The lengthy finish is also full of fresh fruit.
Astoria “Arzana” Valdobbiadene DOCG Superiore di Cartizze Dry
Inviting floral aromas. Generous palate of fruit flavours. A zesty refined finish.
Claudia Moreno Espumoso
Herby nose with a pleasant balanced entrance and well integrated bubble in the acidity sweetness mix. Short finish. Easy drinking.
Montelliana Asolo Prosecco DOCG Extra Brut
A pleasant nose of white flowers, melon and green apples. Creamy palate with a nice seam of acidity with length on the finish.
Montelliana “57” Asolo Prosecco DOCG Extra Dry
Green apples and melon on the nose. Tart apple on the palate and finish balanced by the sweetness added to the wine.
Montelliana Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry
Orchard fruits on the nose. Some pineapple on the palate. Pleasant acidity in tune with sweetness.
Spumante Prosecco DOC Extra Dry
Dominant aroma of fresh grapefruit on the nose. The palate has fritzzy citrus. Balanced acidity. Sweet lingering finish.
Spumante Rosa di Sera Extra Dry
Complex nose of cherry liquor, rose petals and raspberry. Dark cherry and blackberry on the spicy palate. Savoury lingering finish.
Astoria Valdobbiadene Prosecco Extra Dry Superiore DOCG Millesimato “Medaglia”
Notes of pear and melon on the nose. Fruity palate. Generous mousse. Light fresh finish.
Cuvée Blanche Spumante Extra Dry
Apple nose. Fresh pear on the palate. Balanced acidity. Pleasant bubble and finish.
Eight Carat Pinot Noir
Lovely sweet red cherry, rose and strawberry nose. Delicious balanced palate of red fruits and a pleasant brioche edge. A zesty refined finish.
Copaboca Proveco
Lovely fresh citrus nose with some peach. Rich palate of ripe banana and peach which run through to the finish.
Neroluce
A subtle , earthy nose of wet hedgerow. The palate boasts generous tropical fruit. A lemon note brings freshness on the finish.
Reymos Brut
Intriguing nose of grapefruit with some peach. Citrus on a creamy palate. Good balance, freshness and length.
Mateus Sparkling Brut Rosé
A bouquet of rose petals and wild strawberries. Strawberry on the palate followed by strawberries and cream on the finish. Generous mousse.
Arnea Soave Spumante Brut
Ripe melon, quince and green apples on the nose. Orchard fruit on a balanced palate. Slight bitter almond on the finish.