"We've put together a list of excellent bubbly wines to facilitate your holiday shopping spree this year. If you're wincing at the potential cost, don't worry; this isn't just a selection of pricey Champagne. There are options for a wide range of budgets, covering a pretty expansive map of the world. With bottles from South Africa, Tasmania, and more, these sparkling wines don't just evoke festivity; they inspire thoughts of far-off countries, and who knows, maybe even travel plans for the year to come."
"Made in Northern Italy following the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle (the same method used in Champagne), the result is refined and oh-so-sippable. Franciacorta is typically made with chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot blanc, and erbamat, a local grape, which incidentally overlaps with the varieties used in the prestigious French region."
Holiday occasions pair naturally with sparkling wine because of its popping cork, effervescence, and visual sparkle. Sparkling wine makes a strong gift choice for a wide range of recipients. Options exist across a broad price spectrum and from many countries, including South Africa and Tasmania. Franciacorta from Northern Italy is produced using the traditional method of bottle fermentation, yielding refined, sippable wines. Typical Franciacorta blends include chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot blanc, and the local erbamat grape. Warmer Franciacorta growing conditions produce riper fruit, greater structure, and a fuller body than cooler-climate Champagne.
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