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Year’s Best summer sparklers
Our blind panels tasted 219 new-release sparkling wines from France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain over the past 12 months.
Our critics rated 15 as exceptional (90+) and 24 as Best Buys. Joshua Greene reviews Italian, Portuguese and Spanish sparklers;
Tara Q. Thomas reviews French and Greek wines. Find a complete list of wines tasted and all reviews at wineandspiritsmagazine.com.
91 | Tenuta Sant’Anna
GRE EC E
$45
Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze ^ Platinum in color, mildly off dry in flavor, this
feels creamy and crisp at once. Nutty scents
of slivered almonds begin to expand as the
wine takes on air, building in parallel with
the pale fruit. This goes down smoothly and
leaves room for another sip. § Montcalm Wine
Importers, NY
$18
Lemnos Zibibbo (Best Buy) ^ From a winery launched in 2009 on Lemnos, this is a
light, crisp sparkling version of the island’s
primary variety, muscat of Alexandria. The
bubbles are impressively fine for a charmatmethod wine, giving the wine’s lemony flavor
a lacy feel. Underneath, there’s a quiet, honeyed richness and peachy fruit that adds staying power, but overall this is a wine of delicacy and charm. § Eklektikon, Wilmington, DE
190111
90 | Domaine Spiropoulos
$25
2012 Mantinia Brut Ode Panos (Best Buy) ^
Tiny bubbles rising through moschofilero’s
pale pink hue make this a particularly pretty
sparkler; the leesy texture and delicate strawberry, orange and rose notes carry through
on that impression. Dry and succulent, it’s
a sophisticated, welcoming sparkler to open
the evening. § Athenee Importers & Distributors, Hempstead, NY
190086
90 | Bellenda
$19
90 | Nino Franco
90 | Torresella
$17
88 | Ca’ del Sarto
190762
90 | Blink
and peppercorn-scented sparkler. It’s bright
with the greenness of chlorophyll and a peppery burst in the end. Delicious with prosciutto. § Banfi Vintners, Old Brookville, NY
189766
$12
Prosecco (Best Buy) ^ There’s some detail to
the flavors of this Prosecco, fragrant with
green pear, lavender and honeycomb scents.
It tastes like spring and it will last through
summer, balanced and ready to pour for
guests as they arrive to dinner. § Terlato Wines
Int’l., Lake Bluff, IL
189920
Prosecco (Best Buy) ^ Apple blossoms, pear
scents and honey combine in this brisk sparkler. It’s clean and round, with enough acidity to cut the sweetness. Pour it with prosciutto. § Enotec Imports, Denver, CO
$28
2012 Prosecco Superiore Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Miraval Extra Dry (Best Buy) ^
Alpine scents of edelweiss introduce this
clean sparkler, its creamy mousse carrying
some alcohol though the finish remains cool.
Clean and spicy, this is a match for weisswurst. § Vision Wine & Spirits, Secaucus, NJ
189574
2012 Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene
Riva di San Floriano Brut ^ Savory scents of
wheat germ and peppery spice balance this
wine’s pineapple richness, all held in a lean
frame. It ends firm, with dark earth tones
adding a pleasant touch of bitterness. Serve
it with prosciutto. § Vin Divino, Chicago, IL
Veneto Prosecco
I TALY
190470
88 | La Marca
$17
Prosecco (Best Buy) ^ Scents of dried grasses
and sweet apples carry through this Prosecco. It lasts on nutty flavors, pleasantly
balanced for sipping on the beach. § La Marca
USA, Hayward, CA
Valdobbiadene Prosecco
189679
91 | Ca’ Vittoria
$18
Prosecco Superiore Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Brut ^ This wine’s meaty aroma brings
speck to mind, a layer of umami under
brighter pineapple and green apple skin
flavors. It’s zesty and clean, with a touch of
sweetness adding to the wine’s luscious feel.
A creamy aperitif to serve with cured meats. §
North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA
189887
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91 | Cantine Maschio
189889
$13
Prosecco Treviso Brut ^ Riunite’s entry into
the Prosecco game offers an edgy, fresh peach
88 | Tenuta Sant’Anna
$16
Prosecco Extra Dry (Best Buy) ^ Sweet scents
of cut grass and spicy notes of green pepper-
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Wine & Spirits - August 2013
Wine & Spirits - August 2013
Editor's Note
Happenings
Contents
Fined & Filtered
Spirits: Rum & Ginger Beer
Athens Wine Bars
The New Naoussa
California's Heritage Whites
Insider's Guide to Sonoma
Local Snacks, Local Bubbles
Extreme Values
Introduction
Summer Sparklers
US Pinot Gris
Alto Adige/Friuli
Vinho Verde/Albariño
US Riesling
Rosés
Greece
US New Releases
Imported New Releases
Last Sip
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