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Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine comes in so many styles – from iconic Champagne and classic Prosecco to great value bubbles that can beat the big names on quality and price (just check out English fizz for proof!). Whether you want to pop a soft and fruity Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava or France's mouthwatering Crémant de Loire, you’re sure to find a sparkling wine to suit your taste and budget from our award-winning cellars.
Italy
GleraEffervescent fizz with a refreshing lemon zip make this Spumante Prosecco utterly delightful£6.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£9.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORFrance
Chardonnay-based blendOur No.1 selling vintage fizz, made the same way as top Champagne, but at a fraction of the price£14.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£16.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORFrance
Pinot Noir-based blendChampagne with citrus, summer berries and toasted brioche notes, all carried on a creamy mousse£18.99 per bottle£37.99Save £19.00Qty bottles:France
White blendSuperb richness, elegance and balance in the La Cuvée bottling from renowned Laurent Perrier£37.99 per bottle£48.99Save £11.00Qty bottles:Italy
GleraTop-quality, stylish, deliciously easy-drinking Prosecco from top winemaker Alessandro Gallici£14.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£16.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORItaly
GleraRosé Prosecco has arrived and it's in our bestselling Il Papavero range! Light, fresh and fruity£10.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£14.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORAustralia
Red blendYour favourite big Aussie red, with sparkle. A popular style in Australia, this is a must try!£13.49 per bottle when you mix 12+£14.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORMoldova
Cabernet SauvignonBlanc de Cabernet, a white wine made from red grapes, is rare, a sparkling version even more so£12.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£14.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORItaly
GleraDefinitive northern Italian fizz with a creamy mousse and delicious fruit. A great Papavero addition£11.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£13.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORFrance
GrolleauCelebrate with this delicate, berry-fresh, dry Loire rosé fizz from the acclaimed Bougrier family£14.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£16.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORFrance
Pinot Noir-based blendLight, vibrant and seductively elegant. There’s a reason this is the world’s most famous Champagne£34.99 per bottle£42.99Save £8.00Qty bottles:United Kingdom
Chardonnay-based blendExceptional quality fizz to rival fine Champagne, from England's Trophy-winning Roberts family£19.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£25.00 per bottleQty bottles:ORItaly
GleraA new delicious addition to our Prosecco range – delicate ripe peach fruit with a creamy mousse£9.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£12.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORItaly
GleraWith Prosecco, ‘la vita è dolce’! Celebrate any time with this lively, fruity, gentle Italian fizz£11.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£13.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORFrance
Pinot NoirFrom a small family Champagne house run by two brothers this is a superb fizz with great finesse£21.99 per bottleQty bottles:Italy
GleraWith Prosecco, ‘la vita è dolce’! Celebrate any time with this lively, fruity Italian gentle fizz£11.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£13.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORFrance
Chenin BlancFine, creamy, toasty and citrusy Crémant de Loire from a former Bollinger winemaker£16.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£18.99 per bottleQty bottles:ORItaly
GleraTerrific tasting, gentle frizzante. It's almost Prosecco, but with a drop of fruity Chardonnay£8.99 per bottle when you mix 12+£10.99 per bottleQty bottles:OR- £150.00 £210.001 case (6 bottles) - £25.00 per bottleSave £60.00Qty cases:
- £183.60 £204.001 case (6 bottles) - £30.60 per bottleSave £20.40Qty cases:
Sparkling wine is simply wine that contains bubbles – the result of carbon dioxide forming during the winemaking process.
As with still wines, sparkling wines come in a range of styles and flavours, depending on where and how it’s made. Sparkling wine is made around the world, from the luxurious Champagne of France to the zesty Prosecco of Italy, and is available in red, white, or rosé styles, though white and rosé wines are the best known. But beyond the science and the names, sparkling wine is about the experience. It’s the pop of the cork, the rise of bubbles in a flute, cheers-ing a special milestone and that first refreshing sip. Whether raising a glass for a celebration or just making a regular day feel special, sparkling wine always adds a touch of magic.
There are three main methods to create sparkling wine: Traditional, Tank and Ancestral.
The Traditional Method is used to create premium sparkling wines such as Champagne (where it’s known as méthode champenoise on labels). The wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, which produces those iconic bubbles and flavours.
The Tank Method, most commonly used for producing Prosecco, is a more efficient, cost-effective approach. The wine undergoes its secondary fermentation in a sealed tank.
The Ancestral Method is an older method of creating sparkling wine. Fermentation is paused by reducing the temperature. It continues again once the wine is bottled with the trapped carbon dioxide creating lightly effervescent wines.
For a more detailed dive into the winemaking methods behind Champagne and Prosecco, read our guide to the differences between Prosecco and Champagne.
Sparkling wine is produced around the world in a diverse range of styles. Each style is slightly different, offering a unique experience.
● Champagne is the world’s most famous bubbly and is made only in France’s Champagne region. This blended sparkling wine is made from various grape varieties, though Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are the most common. It's loved for its crisp acidity, velvety texture and complex tastes, which get better as it ages. Oysters, smoked salmon blinis and caviar are classic food pairings. For a heartier option, consider creamy brie or mushroom risotto. And never underestimate the magic of simple salted popcorn with a glass of Champagne!
● Cava, Spain’s sparkling gem, is easily recognisable thanks to its fine bubbles and balance of fresh and creamy flavours. It’s made using a similar method to Champagne and offers a light palate, sharp acidity and flavours of crisp apple, almond and juicy pear. Cava pairs wonderfully with tapas. Think Manchego cheese, olives and jamón ibérico. Try it with garlic prawns or a classic Spanish paella for a seafood twist.
● Crémant is made in various French wine regions using a similar method to Champagne, but the most famous come from the Loire Valley. Its name hints at its creamy feel, paired with a touch of dryness and flavours such as citrus, pear, chamomile and honey. Pair it with savoury quiches, grilled asparagus or a goat cheese salad. For a touch of indulgence, a plate of fresh strawberries is a good bet.
● Moscato d’Asti, from Italy's Asti province, is made using white Moscato grapes. With its modest alcohol content, pleasant sweetness and gentle sparkle, it’s one of the most easy-going sparkling wine styles. Moscato d'Asti is a dessert lover's dream, with flavours of peach and elderberry making for a match made in heaven with fruit tarts, peach cobbler or a light panna cotta. For a more exotic twist, try it with Thai mango sticky rice.
● Prosecco, from the village in Italy of the same name, is best known for its zesty citrus flavours, subtle sweetness and budget-friendly price tag. Its bubbles can range from a gentle fizz to a lively spumante. It’s fantastic with fried calamari, prosciutto-wrapped melon or a fresh Caprese salad. For those with a sweet tooth, a lemon sorbet or almond biscotti would be a tasty pairing.
● English Sparkling Wine is increasing in popularity. Made in a similar way to Champagne, it has characteristic hints of almond and brioche, combined with honey, citrus zests and a sharp green apple taste. Try this British delight with seafood like crab, Dover Sole or even traditional fish and chips.
Want the best from your bubbly? Aim to serve it cool, between 4-10°C. Pop it in the fridge for about three hours or give it a quick 30-minute chill on ice, and you’re good to go.
Serve your sparkling wine in a classic flute glass. Their tall and slender design isn’t just about looking elegant. The long stem keeps your hands from warming the wine, while the extended bowl lets those bubbles pop for longer. And that narrow rim? It’s all about directing those lovely aromas straight to you with every sip.
Once opened, these wines can lose their sparkle quickly. While red and white wines might last between 3-5 days when properly stored after opening, sparkling wines can lose their pep within 1-3 days.
Be sure to use a proper sparkling wine stopper to help lock in that fizz. And stash it back in your fridge once opened.