Best Inexpensive Sparkling Wine

Brilliant straw color. Aromas of peach puree, fresh apricot, yellow apple, lime zest, and lemon candy with a satiny, lively, fizzy, moderately sweet light-to-medium body and an interesting, relaxed lemon curd, honeycomb, pineapple cola, mineral, and peach syrup finish with no oak flavor. An ethereal, delicious, and precisely balanced Sparkling Moscato; ready to pair with a fresh fruit and cream dessert - or replace dessert entirely.

Awards: 2021 Best Asti Spumante

Steely amber color. Aromas and flavors of honey-roasted nuts, sliced strawberries, pickled watermelon, lemon pound cake with creme fraiche, thyme, and tarragon with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dryish light-to-medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-long finish displaying accents of yuzu custard with a suggestion of oak flavor. A fresh, friendly and mouthwatering Cremant de Limoux for any warm weather celebration.

Awards: 2021 Best Cremant

Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of lemon drop candies, juicy pear, pineapple, gremolata, ripe melon, and white peach with a satiny, crisp, spritzy, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, medium-length finish evoking shades of white strawberry and limestone with no oak flavor. A crisp and joyful Prosecco with elegant notes of orchard fruit and fresh herbs.

Steely pink color. Aromas of ripe strawberries, fresh thyme, and hints of toast with a round, vibrant, effervescent, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length raspberry coulis finish with no oak flavor. A deliciously fruity Prosecco with a silky mousse of fresh bubbles.

Silvery straw color. Floral aromas and flavors of peony flower patch, acacia and chestnuts honey, apricot puree, and pecan tree with a supple, tangy, effervescent, moderately sweet full body and a subtle, long finish displaying accents of peach sorbet, sultanas, and tangerine and melon sorbets with no oak flavor. An ebullient bubbly bursting with fresh, floral, fruit and honey flavors.

Awards: '2020 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 Sparkling Wine $15 and Under' Best Value Moscato dAsti Exceptional Value

Bright yellow straw color. Aromas of white flowers, apricots in syrup, guava, honey cake, and angel food cake with a satiny, vibrant, effervescent, sweet full body and a smooth, complex, medium-long sugared peaches and wildflower honey finish with no oak flavor. Lovely balance and complex honied flavors shine in this great example of Piedmont’s Moscato d’Asti.

Awards: 2021 Best Moscato d'Asti

Pale straw color. Aromas and flavors of ripe peach, honey candies, orange flower water, and allspice with a velvety, vibrant, spritzy, sweet medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length finish with accents of mango, pear, and tangerine juice. Intense palate-pleasing flavors of ripe fruits and honey intoxicate the senses in this concentrated Moscato D’Asti.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of ripe peach, mango, lychee, lime, and tarragon with a round, crisp, effervescent, moderately sweet light body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish evoking suggestions of pears in syrup with no oak flavor. A fresh, pure and exotic sparkling wine for fans of Gewurztraminer.

Straw color. Aromas of brioche with honey, peach relish, lemon blossom, and lemon zest with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity full body and a seamless, complex, long stone fruit fritters, toffee with dried apricot, starfruit, and honey tea finish. A rich and flavorful Cava that is a pleasure to sip.

Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of peach phosphate, mixed nut tart, cooked apples, and raisin bran with a supple, tangy, effervescent, very sweet medium body and an effortless, breezy finish imparting accents of apricot sherbet, apple candy, and pineapple sorbet with no oak flavor. A boldly expressive and vibrant Moscato d’Asti; tailor-made for desserts.

Awards: Exceptional Value