Sparkling red wine

Sparkling red wines make for a festive and unique wine experience. They can be a welcome alternative for those looking to explore beyond typical whites and rosés. Here are some of the most popular sparkling red wines:

• Lambrusco – This Italian wine is one of the best-known sparkling reds. Made in the Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy regions of Italy, Lambrusco is crafted from the grape variety of the same name. It is often made in a range of styles from dry (secco) to sweet (dolce) and is known for its bright, frothy bubbles and flavours of ripe black and red bramble fruits, often accompanied by floral and spice notes.
• Brachetto d'Acqui – Another Italian sparkling red, Brachetto d’Acqui is sweet and low in alcohol, with flavours that resemble fresh strawberries. It’s often served chilled and can pair deliciously with desserts.
• Sparkling Shiraz – A distinctive style from Australia, these wines are made from Shiraz grapes. They are often rich and full-bodied. You can expect an array of ripe black fruit flavours, chocolate and spicy notes. While many versions are made in a dry style, some can be slightly sweet.
• Gragnano – Produced in Campania, Italy, from a blend of local grapes, including Aglianico and Piedirosso. Gragnano is a semi-sparkling (frizzante) red wine with a sweet, frothy character and flavours of dark berries, purple flowers and a subtle earthiness.
• Bonarda – This sparkling red comes from the Lombardy region of Italy. Bonarda (not to be confused with the Argentinian Bonarda) can be made in both dry and sweet styles. It’s an easy-drinking sparkling red with fresh red fruit flavours.

Sparkling red wines can pair beautifully with various dishes due to their vibrant fruit flavours and refreshing bubbles.

• Lambrusco – Its bright acidity and frothy bubbles make Lambrusco a perfect match for rich, fatty dishes. It pairs well with cheese and charcuterie, like prosciutto or salami, its acidity and bubbles cutting through the delicate fat and cleansing the palate.
• Brachetto d'Acqui – With its sweet strawberry and rose flavours, Brachetto d’Acqui pairs wonderfully with fruit or chocolate-based desserts.
• Australian Sparkling Shiraz – The fuller-bodied and robust style of Sparkling Shiraz calls for heartier dishes. It goes well with barbecued meats, as its ripe fruit flavours complement the smoky, savoury flavours.
• Gragnano – With its lighter body and slight sweetness, Gragnano pairs deliciously with pizza or pasta with tomato-based sauces. The wine’s bubbles and acidity balance the richness and tanginess of these dishes.
• Bonarda Frizzante – Its off-dry, fresh red fruit flavours make it a good match for charcuterie or slightly spicy dishes. Bonarda Frizzante matches the intensity of flavours and refreshes the palate.

Sparkling red wine is best served chilled – between 8-10ºC – to highlight its refreshing bubbles and vibrant fruit flavours. Pop the bottle in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

This type of wine is traditionally served in a flute to maintain and showcase its prized bubbles. However, a wider, tulip-shaped glass can better express a red sparkling wine’s complex aromas – try with different glasses to see which you prefer.

The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout.  

• For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order in three to five working days. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days.
• Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00.
• You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

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