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As we head into the holiday season, some occasions will call for us to raise a glass or two of something sparkly.
Many of us will be searching for great value bottles, perhaps now more than ever. Wine hasn’t escaped the rising cost of everything, but at Lidl, there’s still plenty of reason to celebrate with a great selection of high-quality, low-cost sparkling wine to choose from.
Like the easy-drinking Prosecco Spumante Rosé Millesima (€12.99), which was awarded 85 ‘Bampfield points’ from Lidl’s Master of Wine, Richard Bampfield. The Bampfield points is Lidl’s wine rating system with a scale that ranges from “good” to “very good” to “outstanding” and “classic.” The 85 score means this bottle has been rated “good”.
This is a sparkling wine with a gentle fizz and delicate strawberry notes that’s as good to drink in winter as it is in summer. Prosecco tastes sweeter than Champagne and pairs well with seafood like a prawn cocktail or cheeses, cured meats and fruits. It also works well with snacks like nuts and crisps.
For something drier and less sweet, go with a finely-balanced Arestal Cava DO Brut (86 Bampfield points) for €11.49. It’s fresh, lively, and tangy with a hint of underlying citrus. This also works well with seafood and even fish and chips or rice and salads.
Or, you could impress your guests with Lidl’s Organic Prosecco (87 Bampfield points) for €11.99. This effervescent, refreshing, and drinkable Prosecco tends to go with everything. Chill it in the fridge before your guests arrive, and it will carry you through the entirety of your meal.
There’s a myth that because sparkling wine is for toasting special occasions, it has to be expensive but Lidl has a whole world of bubbles waiting to be explored that won’t cost the earth.
For a Christmas without compromise head to your local Lidl & to the online Christmas brochure.
