A direction
Something to celebrate with
Sign in to saveBubbles, from gently sweet to crisp and dry.
Why this works
Sparkling wine feels like an occasion. Moscato d'Asti is light and sweet; traditional-method sparkling is dry and elegant.
What to look for on the label
- Moscato d'Asti
- Marlborough traditional-method sparkling
Moscato d'Asti is inexpensive; traditional-method costs more.
Producers who make it
Bricco dei FioriSanto Stefano Belbo, PiedmontSteep Moscato vineyards above the Belbo valley and a Moscato d'Asti that tastes of just-picked grapes.Twin Shingle EstateRenwick, MarlboroughStony riverbed soils in the Wairau Valley and a Sauvignon Blanc with more texture than most.Kettle Creek VineyardSouthern Valleys, near Blenheim, MarlboroughClay slopes and a Pinot Noir that is silky and bright.