‘Tis the Season, and we’ve selected s few sparkling wines to help get everyone in the spirit. We think these are a bit above your cut rate Cavas, but still affordable enough to PARTY!
Tullia, Sparkling Brut Rosé $14
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Created from estate-grown fruit in Loncon di Annone Veneto, Tullia Brut Rose offers bright floral aromatics, a lively, fruit-forward palate and a delicate spiciness, complemented by a satisfying effervescence.
Leon Manbach, Crémant d’Alsace Rosé $21
Pinot Noir
Crisp Alsatian Pink Biodynamic Bubbles.
Domaine Bonnet-Huteau, Nuit Boréale $18
80% Chardonnay, 20% Melon de Bourgogne
Sparkling French bubbles from Sèvre et Maine appellation, the heart of Muscadet. Fresh and elegant wine with aromas of white fruits. Organic, biodynamic
Clos Roussely, Favorite Blanc de Blancs Brut $23
100% Chardonnay
Loire Valley Methode Traditionelle, Vin Mousseux de Qualité. 24 to 36 months on leas. Great and very pure dry Blanc de Blancs, with notes of brioche ripe fruits and minerals — fine, complex and elegant. Great value here. Organic
Vigneti Pittaro, Brut Metodo Classico $23
Chardonnay and Chardonnay Mousqué
Friuli’s answer to Champagne. Aged 36 months on leas. The Brut has a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose the yeast notes are well pronounced with memories of bread crust and delicate sensations of dried fruit and exotic fruit.
Contrdi Castaldi, Franciacorta Brut $20
80% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Bianco
A fresh, creamy sparkling with attractive aromas of dried apple, lemon zest, honey and candied walnuts. Sharp acidity, balanced by a creamy mousse with lovely almond character on the finish.
Antica Fratta, Franciacorta Brut $25
90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero
Franciacorta is to Italy what Champagne is to France. The calcareous soils producing complex mineraled wines. The Antica Fratta is blended out of a library of base wines and then aged 2 years in bottle. It is an elegantly fresh, vivacious and full wine characterized by pleasing aromas of fresh fruit, wild blossoms and subtle bread crust.