Sparkling

Producer: Marco de Bartoli
Grape: Grillo
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2017
Country: Italy
Region: Grillo
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: 

Producer: Nestarec
Grape: Blaufränkisch (Frankovka), Riesling 
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Czech Republic
Region: Moravia
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Silt
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Wild Nose, Light Sparkle And A Lot Of Aromas. Raspberry, Pomegranate And Red Currant Plus A Stony Finish.

Producer: Thillardon
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Chénas
Alcohol: 11,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Quartz, Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A light pink with orange hues in the glass. The nose is fresh, strawberry-forward, with notes of rhubarb, roses and herbs. The palate is fresh, juicy, with light bubbles and a zingy acidity that balances out a tiny amount of residual sugar.

Producer: Rennersistas
Grape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay 
Color: White
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedlersee
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Rosé; fine and persistent froth. The nose is expressed with hints of apricot, raspberry and apple and notes of pastry and yeast. On the palate it is crisp, pleasingly sapid and well balanced.

Producer: Meggiolaro
Grape: Durella 
Color: White
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Veneto
Subregion: Veronese
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Volcanic
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Citrus, White Flowers With Very Balanced Acidity, Minerality

Producer: Crocizia
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc 
Color: White
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Emilia Romagna
Subregion: Terre dei Lambruschi
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Marlstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Herbs, Peaches, Fresh, Juicy

Producer: Divella
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: -
Country: Italia
Region: Lombardia
Subregion: Franciacorta
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Half/Half
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Red, White Fruits, Salty Crispy, Acid

Producer: Divella
Grape: Chardonnay 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: -
Country: Italia
Region: Lombardia
Subregion: Franciacorta
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Half/Half
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Biscuits, Herbs, Almond Fresh Acid, Long

Producer: Drappier
Grape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: NV
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Unfiltered and with minimal sulfur, made in the carbon-neutrally certified Drappier House. The name is in honor of the holy St. Bernard, founder of the Clarevallis Abby close to the Drappier vineyards. A well-balanced champagne with floral notes and a fresh palate.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Sour Cherry
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 8%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This is a sparkling wine made from sour cherries, grown in the Aargau in Switzerland. It is made in the traditional method with a second fermentation in the bottle. In the glass, it shows an intense and dark colors. Aromas of cherries with a distinct marzipan note. On the palate, it is complex and quite full, with a good acidity. Great with fatty foods, as it serves as a balance.

Producer: Crocizia
Grape: Croatina, Barbera 
Color: Red
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Emilia Romagna
Subregion: Terre dei Lambruschi
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Marlstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Small Red Fruits,Strawberries, Sapid, Fresh

Producer: Società Agricola Terrevive
Grape: Lambrusco di Sorbara
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia Romagna
Subregion: Emilia
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Sandy, Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Raspberries, roses and sour cherries in the nose and on the palate, combined with lively bubbles, a catchy acidity, salty minerality and juicy fruit.

Producer: Il Farneto
Grape: Lambrusco di Grasparossa
Color: Red
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia Romagna
Subregion: Emilia
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Sandy, Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: In the nose, aromas of red berries dominate, with herbs and violets in the background. The palate is tart and fresh, with juicy fruit, light tannins and a slight bitterness towards the finish. Rustic and fun, a great company to pizza and grilled meats!

Producer: Bera Vittorio & Figli
Grape: Grignolino  
Color: Red
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Marlstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Lemony Acidity, Noticeable Tannin And Bursting With Raspberries, White Pepper, Blackberry Bushes And Smoked Peppers

Producer: Julie et Toby Bainbridge
Grape: Grolleau
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: -
Country: France
Region: Loire
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A clear, orangey-pink méthode ancestrale sparkler from the Loire Valley that is zesty, yet quite complex. Unites notes of rosehip, red currants and strawberries. On the palate, it is fresh and fruity, dry, with a well integrated perlage and crisp acidity.

Producer: Quinta do Javali
Grape: Field Blend
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Portugal
Region: Douro
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Amazing price-quality ratio! Bubble For Every Day. Easy drinking and fruity.

Producer: Furlani
Grape: Müller Thurgau 
Color: White
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Trentino Alto-Adige
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Bubble For Every Day. Aromatic And Tropical To The Nose. Mature Peach And Slightly Bitter Taste. Fine Body With Long Finish.

Producer: Ullens
Grape: Chardonnay  
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2014
Country: France
Region:
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk
Added S02: Yea

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Crowned Winemaker of the Year 2020 by Gault & Millau, Maxime Ullens presents us with his first vintages in ultra confidential quantities (900 bottles for this Blanc de Blancs). One year, one grape variety, one wine. With this biodynamically grown 2014 vintage, discover a story of Chardonnay and all its purity and fullness. A delicate story without any addition, in natural brut.

Producer: Ullens
Grape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage:
Country: France
Region:
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Chalk
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This Champagne Brut Ullens is the first Cuvee produced by Domaine de Marzilly which consists of a blend of 56% Meunier, 37% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot Noir. The base harvest from the year 2015 and with 42% of 'vin de reserve'. The vinification takes place exclusively in oak barrels during 36 months on its own yeasts. With the dosage of 4gr. /l. this champagne is an extra brut. On the nose this champagne has floral hints which evolve into yellow fruit in the glass. On the palate it is bright, exciting and complex.

Producer: Lapo Berti
Grape: Nebbiolo 
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Langhe
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Grey and Blue Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: This wine is a Nebbiolo rose’ pet nat. The nebbiolo grapes are destemmed and crushed after harvest, it sits on skins 12/18 hours, which gives it the rose colour. Then the juice is spontaneously and slowly fermented , no additions made. Once dry, meaning all the sugars have been transformed in to alcohol and carbon dioxide (6/8 weeks), is racked and moved outdoor to avoid malolactic fermentation, no sulfates are added. Kept on fine lees until spring time and than racked before the sur tirage, made with must that has been frozen at vintage. This is a versatile rose', that works pretty well as an aperitif but also matches great with food, especially in spring and summer. Fresh and zippy but with a pleasant weight to the palate and some tannins, it shows floral/fruity characters and some funky notes. This is a super fun and pure wine that you will not find in many places.

Producer: Tenuta Foresto
Grape: Barbera 
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Carru
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay and Tuff
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The grapes are partially de-stemmed and placed in 50 hl cement tanks, where they remain for less than 24 hours. It is immediately drawn off, pressed and then transferred to a 35hl stainless steel tank. Here it carries out part of the spontaneous fermentation in contact with the skins, without temperature control. 2-3 punch downs per day are carried out as needed. A small part of the must is preserved before fermentation, it will be used to restart the fermentation inside the bottle, thus obtaining a natural sparkling wine. The wine is bottled in the spring in a waning moon and aged 6 months in bottle They do not carry out any clarification and filtration or addition of sulfur dioxide.

Producer: Marc Augustin
Grape: Meunier 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Valée de la Marne
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk, Sand, Clays and Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The ripe grapes are picked on fruit and flower days, whenever possible, only by women to maintain their fertile energy. All viticulture is geared towards producing a peaceful, symbiotic balance between all living entities. Vinification takes place in a combination of amphoras and enameled tanks to preserve the juice as good as possible. Only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. Minimal or no Sulphur is added. The wines are disgorged 22 months after harvest. The Cuvée Coeur Saphyr is a very special champagne. This is the only 100% meunier champagne from Augustin Champagnes. The champagne is vinified with a Saphyr in the amphora and carries an incredible energy.

Producer: Marc Augustin
Grape: Chardonnay 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2014
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Valée de la Marne
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk, Sand, Clays and Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: The ripe grapes are picked on fruit and flower days, whenever possible, only by women to maintain their fertile energy. All viticulture is geared towards producing a peaceful, symbiotic balance between all living entities. Vinification takes place in a combination of amphoras and enameled tanks to preserve the juice as good as possible. Only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. No Sulphur is added. The wines are disgorged 22 months after harvest. The sulfur-free cuvée Blanc de Blancs from Champagne Augustin - Cuvée 116 Blanc de Blancs: The number 16 represents sulfur on the periodic table of the elements is conspicuous by its absence, without (one hundred) sulfur. It is a beautifully found play of words in French. This champagne combines all 4 elements, the perfect Blanc de Blancs version Tasting Note: A gourmand champagne, great finesse and balance, with great body to it.

Producer: Marc Augustin
Grape: Pinot Noir  
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2014
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Valée de la Marne
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk, Sand, Clays and Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: The ripe grapes are picked on fruit and flower days, whenever possible, only by women to maintain their fertile energy. All viticulture is geared towards producing a peaceful, symbiotic balance between all living entities. Vinification takes place in a combination of amphoras and enameled tanks to preserve the juice as good as possible. Only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. Minimal or no Sulphur is added. The wines are disgorged 22 months after harvest. Tasting Note: A rich and velvety champagne with a long, soft finish; hints of honey and caramel. The symbolic relationship between fire (Le Feu) and cuvee 301: Fire is hot, radiant, expansive and unpredictable. It is the transforming element through its heat and is versatile depending upon it’s intensity. Flamboyant cuvee, harmonious and uplifting.

Producer: Marc Augustin
Grape: Pinot Noir  
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Valée de la Marne
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Chalk, Sand, Clays and Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: The ripe grapes are picked on fruit and flower days, whenever possible, only by women to maintain their fertile energy. All viticulture is geared towards producing a peaceful, symbiotic balance between all living entities. Vinification takes place in a combination of amphoras and enameled tanks to preserve the juice as good as possible. Only indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. Minimal or no Sulphur is added. The wines are disgorged 22 months after harvest. Earth represents the maternal element, solid and stable. It embodies structure, dry extract, minerality. Tasting Note: A beautiful delicate champagne with a very fine perlage and a soft velvety finish. Good acidity and minerality with a hint of citrus, caramel and figs.

Producer: Furlani
Grape: Pinot Grigio 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Italia
Region: Trentino Alto-Adige
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Super Dry, Tart Strawberry, Fresh Citrus

Producer: Domaine Engel Fréres
Grape: Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc 
Color: Sparkling
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2016
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Schist
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: White and red fruit, winy ,creamy and mineral extremely drinkable

Producer: François Saint-Lô
Grape: Grolleau 
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Loire
Subregion: Anjou-Saumur
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil:
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: This is a blend of two thirds Gamay & one third Grolleau, from the parcels that go into Hey gro! & Hey Gamin! It was left on the lees in bottle for just over a year before disgorgement by hand. Brilliantly bright fruit, very varietal and delicious dark sparkling rosé.

Producer: Franz Strohmeier
Grape: Blauer Wildbacher  
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Austria
Region: Steiermark
Subregion: Weststeiermark
Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Schist
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: This is the ancient indigenous variety, Blauer Wildbacher, planted on classic Styrian Opok soils (chalk and marl, rich in minerals). A 10-12 hour maceration took place before the grapes were gently pressed. The juice fermented naturally in stainless steel, with malolactic fermentation also taking place. Secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle. Not disgorged.

Producer: Matic
Grape: Sipon 
Color: White
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Slovenia
Region: Posavje
Subregion: Stajerska
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil:
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Flavors like citrus and fruit come first and hidden are notes of bread, cookies, and sometimes even beer-like flavors are present. Cloudy, murky, and totally delicious this is a real treat! Matic describes this wine as “one funky piece of winemaking!” Chill this wine and get ready for bubbles!

Producer: Buccia Nera
Grape: Ciliegiolo
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Toscana
Subregion: Chianti
Alcohol: 12,5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Lobster pink with beautiful opalescence. Yeast deposit clearly visible at the bottom of the bottle. The nose opens with hints of yeast and bakery and then opens up to fruity aromas of cherry, wild strawberries, white currants and rose petals, and closes with a mineral note. The taste is dry with a very delicate but persistent bubble, fresh and savoury with good persistence.

Producer: Malibran
Grape: Glera 
Color: White
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Veneto
Subregion: Valpolicella
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Straw Yellow, The Nose Expresses All The Typicality Of The Type Thanks To Pleasant Notes Of Ripe Fruit, Bread Crust And Yeast. In The Mouth It Is Dry, Full, Crisp, Balanced And Pleasant. Decided, It Closes With A Nice Return On The Fruit, Before A Slightly Bitter Finish.

Producer: Keltis
Grape: Chardonnay,  Rumeni Plavec
Color: White
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2018
Country: Slovenia
Region: Lower Styra
Subregion: Bizeljsko
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: YES
Soil: Marl, Slate, Clay, Sandstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Very lively, tight bubbles, great acidity, and bready aromatics. Killer sparkling wine.

Producer: Ancarani
Grape: Trebbiano 
Color: White
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2019
Country: Italia
Region: Emilia Romagna
Subregion: Romagna
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Silt, Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Ancarani's Indigeno is a very lively, expressive, energetic and above all saline sparkling wine made by refermentation in the bottle without disgorgement. It has a rustic, country personality reminiscent of grape juice, wild herbs and fermentation yeast. It gives a lively, immediate and very refreshing sip.

Producer: Fleury
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage:
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: Côte des Bar
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Blanc de Noirs of the historical Fleury's maison is a Champagne which contains in just one sip vigor and elegance. A Pinot Noir vinified in purity according to the precepts of biodynamic agriculture composed of at least 25% of reserve wines that give the glass that typical and unmistakable trait of the domaine of origin. Freshness and refined fruit on the nose, give way to an intense, refined and beautifully fragrant sip.