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When you ask Alessandro Gallici if he comes from a family of winemakers, he laughs gently at the notion. Not at all, but his family had a bit of land in Friuli, with a few rows of vines, that had been theirs for generations. From the grapes of these, they made a simple wine for their own dinner table. All this fascinated Alessandro, and wine became his chosen career. And we're glad it did. We've known Alessandro since 2002 and love every new wine he sends our way.
For this fizz Alessandro carefully selected Glera grapes with a drop of Chardonnay. In Champagne, this would add to the price – in the Veneto this addition means it can't be labelled Prosecco, but frizzante. Whatever, it delivers citrus, tropical fruit with gentle bubbles.
Global sales of Prosecco have rocketed, while harvests have been small. So we went to see our old friend Alessandro and tasted his latest gem. Prosecco’s Glera grape with a drop of Chardonnay. Result: a delicious, gentle frizzante.
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You don’t have to be a fancy château to win great awards. London Cru were the first urban winery in London, and since its launch in 2013 its wines have brought in accolades aplenty. Tucked away down a cobbled street in Fulham, London Cru operates from an old Victorian warehouse which was once a gin distillery. Today this historic building houses a state-of-the-art winery, which has a focus on keeping things green and local.
Sourcing grapes exclusively from England, they blend vibrant Chardonnay and zesty Pinot Gris with other great regional varieties for a bright drink. As a canned spritz its refreshingly fizzy and makes for a guilt-free sip at 5.5%. You can enjoy it on the go, or if at home grab a glass with some ice and a sprig of mint.
The family founded the property as far back as 1637, and have now been making wine for over 40 years. Unusually these days, they make their fizz by the same method as Champagne, with the second fermentation in bottle, and turn each bottle by hand. The wine is then aged for nearly two years on lees (the spent yeasts that created the fizz during the fermentation in bottle) to ensure rich complexity and full body. It’s organic, too! With ripe apple and peach notes and complex toasty length, it makes a very fine apéritif with toasted salted almonds, jamón iberico, olives and other tapas.
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If you thought Spanish fizz was limited to Cava, think again. Valiosa is soft, rounded and aromatic. With a gentle mousse and creamy lemon fruit, it’s a welcome guest at your next celebration.
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