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Other European Sparkling Wine

 

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Found 17 wines

Other European Sparkling Wine

Bellavista, Vittorio Moretti Franciacorta Riserva 2016, Lombardy, Italy

Gold medal winner

A complex nose of lemon peel, herbs, sweet baked goods and spice leads to a very savoury character on the palate, really tight and refined, with flavours all superbly integrated. The wonderful texture and elegant mousse make you want to keep drinking.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

'Fresh and voluminous, with lemon sherbet on the palate and a fresh lime finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

£83.70 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Bodegas Sumarroca, Cava Reserva Brut Organic 2023, Catalunya, Spain

Gold medal winner By the Glass

Aromas of brioche, nuts and grapefruit zest lead to a soft mousse on the palate, with notes of lemon zest and a yellow apple finish.'
Tiago Pinto, Carriages Group.

'A great aperitif, and a good example of the style for the price point, this has notes of apple and lemon, as well as some floral character, joined by some caramel and smoke.'
Joseph Stark, Wild Shropshire Restaurant.

£12.53 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Rallo Azienda Agricola, La Maggiore Pétillant Pét-Nat 2024, Sicily, Italy

Gold medal winner Pét-Nat of the Year

Aromas of honeysuckle, ripe peach, persimmon, tangerine and lemon zest lead to a delicate mousse and fine-grained tannins. Concentrated and fresh, with a long finish.'
Adam Michocki, consultant sommelier.

'A pronounced aromatic floral nose, with mineral, citrus and blossom notes on the palate, and a long, dry aftertaste. A good option for food pairing.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

£16.59 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Bellavista, Alma Assemblage 2 Franciacorta Extra Brut NV, Lombardy, Italy

Silver medal winner

Nicely integrated lemon, butter and yeast notes, and a mousse that's expansive in the mouth.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

'Fresh, with well balanced fruit and acidity and a creamy mousse - a lovely wine by the glass, to enjoy on its own or with traditional Italian antipasti.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

£30.01 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Ferrari Trento, Trentodoc 2019, Trentino, Italy

Silver medal winner

Depth of flavour, showing balance of fruit and some autolytic notes - great by the glass, as an exceptional aperitif.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

'A generous, developed nose that's rich with spice and baked goods, with ripe fruit and a refined, gentle mousse.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

£46.99 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Ferrari Trento, Trentodoc Perlé Nero Riserva 2018, Trentino, Italy

Silver medal winner

A buttery, lactic nose leads to a lovely, spice-heavy palate with integrated ripe orchard fruit and lemon peel, with a rich autolytic character and a soft, finely-textured mousse.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

'Lovely ripeness of orchard fruit shining through on the nose and palate, and starting to show some nuttiness from ageing too.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

£109.99 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Produttori Di Manduria, Aka Charme Rosato Spumante Brut 2024, Puglia, Italy

Silver medal winner

A pure fruit bomb on the nose, with ripe cherry, plum, cranberry and redcurrant, leading to a chalky, mineral texture.'
Adam Michocki, consultant sommelier.

'Ripe red fruit aromas with some floral notes of lavender, leading to a vibrant, fruity palate with great acidity and a red-fruit finish.'
Nikos Emner, Woven By Adam Smith.

£14.22 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Vilarnau, Edicion Limitada Organic Cava NV, Penedès, Cava, Spain

Silver medal winner

A light and delicate aroma of tart citrus and orchard fruit that follows onto the palate, with some lees character like bread crust and croissant, and balanced acidity.'
Marco Iaccarino, The Berkeley.

'A soft mousse with notes of citrus, lemon, and lemon zest on the palate - good as an aperitif or with light salads.'
Tiago Pinto, Carriages Group.

£11.44 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Llopart, Corpinnat Brut Nature Reserva 2022, Penedès, Catalonia, Spain

Bronze medal winner

A unique wine, balanced and elegant, with notes of apple and pear, as well as some orange peel and toast, with a long finish.'
Joseph Stark, Wild Shropshire Restaurant.

'Ripe grapefruit and green apple, with some gentle herbaceous aromas too, leading to a gentle almond and floral finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£19.18 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Medici Ermete, Phermento Reggiano Lambrusco 2023, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Bronze medal winner

A pronounced nose of sour raspberry and plum, and a herbaceous component too - this is quite fun to drink, and would pair well with a plate of charcuterie.'
Stefano Pasqual, consultant sommelier.

'A spicy nose, with a touch of cumin, leading to citrus notes of blood orange on the palate.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

£14.80 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

MGM Mondo del Vino, Cuvage Alta Langa Riserva Pas Dose 2020, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

This has a bright colour with a copper tinge, and notes of pear and herbs.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

'Herbaceous on the nose, and lean, leading to a slight bitterness on the finish which isn't unpleasant - a drinkable, very good value wine.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

£13.96 Size: 75cl CUVAGE SPA

Ferrari Trento, Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blancs Trentodoc NV, Trentino, Italy

Bronze medal winner

Nice balance and freshness, with a subtle richness on the finish, with a gentle mousse and a pleasant autolytic hint.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

'Floral and nutty on the nose, leading to a fine, persistent mousse.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

£36.99 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Perelada, Stars Brut Nature Reserva Organic 2022, Catalunya, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Fine bubbles, with a yeasty, nutty aroma with notes of apple and quince, leading to a creamy mousse with strong notes of green apple - a gastronomic wine that would pair well with salmon gravlax.'
Tiago Pinto, Carriages Group.

£12.28 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Ferrari Trento, Ferrari Riserva Lunelli Trentodoc 2016, Trentino, Italy

Bronze medal winner

This has a rich aroma full of ripe yellow fruit and herbs.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

'Initial notes of almond on the nose, and voluminous on the palate, with a herbal edge to the finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

£179.99 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Siddùra, A'Mare Vino Spumante Brut Rosé Millesimato 2024, Gallura, Sardinia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

A savoury nose leads to a fresh palate with citrus notes of grapefruit, and a refreshing finish.'
Bianca Potenza, consultant sommelier.

'An elegant nose, with a touch of Mediterranean herbs, leading to good length and good acidity on the palate.'
Nikos Emner, Woven By Adam Smith.

£12.99 Size: 75cl Zonin UK

Tenuta Mazzolino, Blanc de Blancs 2021, Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

An expansive texture, with good lemon flavours.'
Tom Fahey, Terrace Rooms & Wine.

'Firm bubbles, with good freshness of citrus fruit on the palate.'
Magdalena Sleziak, Northcote.

'An open nose, with notes of almond.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

£25.25 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Castelnau Wine Agencies, Louis Perdrier Brut NV, France

Bronze medal winner

Good florality and fruit structure here, leading to some good bubbles and mouthfeel.'
Lorenzo Tonelli, consultant sommelier.

'A light wine with some citrus acidity.'
Elton Muço, 73 Pall Mall.

'Fresh on the nose, with a touch of sweetness on the palate.'
Marianna Sivalli, Vinoteca.

£8.10 Size: 75cl Castelnau Agencies via LWC Drinlks Ltd