This is a robust sparkling red - a real red wine with bubbles! The nose offers an array of dark berry fruit aromas, from ripe plums, blackberries and blackcurrants, through to sweet blueberries. There's chocolate and cinnamon there as well. Tannins and a hint of sweetness round things out.

Origin: Sparkling red wine is indigenous to Emilia Romagna, in Italy. Mainly Grown In: Italy and Australia are the two leaders here. Key Facts: Australia has been making sparkling wine since the late 1800s, and some of the first bottles to be produced were actually sparkling red, a style that has stuck with us until today! In the mid 50s the production of the sparkling wines we know today really took off, and the market for it increased – in other words, people got to drinking! The style of local sparkling red has been pretty constant - rich, fruit forward and chocolatey. In Italy however, it's designed to be drunk with local cured meats and cheeses, and has more of an emphasis on acidity and tangy fruit. Both styles are excellent (don't let people tell you otherwise!), albeit for different occasions. The local versions also tend to age better... if you're in the mood for aged fizzy red! Fun Fact: The most famous sparkling reds of the world are found in Australia, Italy and Moldova. The most well-known example being Aussie Sparkling Shiraz, and Italy’s Lambrusco, a frizzante style of fizz!