This wine is simply good fun. A semi-sparkling Italian fizz with bags of character. Expect a herbal, bitter nose reminiscent of Aperol, or Campari. This beauty is sweet, but not cloying, there is plenty of acidity to go with that sappy, ripe red fruit. Yummy!

Origin: The original sparkling wines were made in a place called Limoux in southern France. Mainly Grown In: These days, the whole world sparkles - these styles are made anywhere and everywhere, from a range of grape varieties. Key Facts: Champagne gets all the attention, but there's so much more to the world of sparkling than that. In fact, there are four main methods of production for sparkling wine, each producing slightly different styles and flavours. What is common across all of them however is really focussed, tangy acidity (due mostly to harvesting the grapes early - the acidity is needed to keep the sparkling wine fresh) and an elegant fruit profile. Main flavours often include various citrus fruits, crunchy green apple and hints of honey or biscuit. At the end of the day though, it's about those bubbles and the refreshment factor! Fun Fact: Brachetto is the name of the grape here, it comes from Italy's Piedmont region and in 1996 was promoted to DOCG status, the highest level of quality for Italian wine!