Peter Morrell takes a look at Tesco sparkling wines, indulges in a Cremant De Loire Rosé, and makes some suggestions for National Prosecco Day on 13th August

There is nothing like sitting on the terrace in warm weather enjoying a glass of bubbly, and Tesco has a wide range of sparkling wines designed to meet every taste and budget. Here is a selection for you to try

Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut Champagne 75Cl, £25

Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes with extra long ageing in the bottle. This extra maturation makes for elegant flavours of citrus, apple and brioche with a fine mousse.

Croser Adelaide Hill Sparkling Rosé, £20

Croser Non Vintage reflects the quality of Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit. Made in the Traditional Method, Croser Non Vintage is a blend of selected vintages. The wine displays fresh and vibrant apple, pear and citrus characters, accentuated with a creamy almond brioche finish. A wine of pedigree, Croser Non Vintage continues the renowned Croser style.

Graham Beck Selection Sparkling Wine, £14

In the pursuit of the perfect bubble our passion and pride shine through in every meticulous step to craft Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines which define elegance and complexity. The Brut NV strikes the perfect balance between creamy nuances and fresh finesse and is a firm favourite of international icons and everyday wine lovers alike.

Gratien & Meyer Cremant De Loire Rosé, £12.50

Peter Morrell, Editor comments “I have tasted this sparkler and for the price it delivers a lot. The wine is a blend of four grapes, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Chenin Blanc, each play their part in contributing to the aromas and flavours. Like many modern rosés it pours a pale pink colour, and in the glass produces a good stream of small bubbles. The nose offers aromas of strawberries, white cherries, brioche, and hints of citrus. In the mouth it has a creamy texture and is medium bodied. On the palate the fruit and yeasty flavours remain and are joined by apple and stronger citrus notes. Good acidity makes is very crisp and ideal to drink with food. The finish is bright, fruity, and lingering.

“This is a high quality, elegant wine from Gratien & Meyer, who have been around since 1864, so it has an excellent pedigree. Drink as an aperitif or pair with smoked salmon and light summer salads.”

Tesco Finest Blanquette de Limoux, £10

Blanquette de Limoux was first created in 1531. Keeping to tradition, this wine has been aged in bottle for 12 months to produce complex flavours of peach, apples and toasted brioche. Serve as an aperitif or with seafood or apple tart.

Condesa De Flores Cava Rosardo, £6

Condesa de Flores Rosado Brut is made using the Traditional Method and further aged in cool dark caves situated under the winery, to produce a fresh and fruity, elegant rosé with delicate mousse and fresh strawberry flavours.

Tesco Low Alcohol Sparkling White Wine, £3.25

This zesty sparkling white, made from Spanish Sauvignon Blanc grapes, is full of ripe citrus flavours. We use an innovate technology called `spinning cone´ that gently removes the alcohol creating a great tasting drink with less than 0.5% alcohol. Goes well with grilled chicken or fish.

And don’t forget National Prosecco Day on 13th August, the perfect opportunity to pop open a bottle of these refreshing bubbles!

Tesco Finest Prosecco Valdobbiadene, £10

Sourced from the best wineyards on the Valdobbiadene Hill in the heart of Prosecco, this refreshing sparkling wine has flavours of ripe pear and white peach and a zesty, lively finish. Delicious with canapès or light desserts.

Tesco Finest Prosecco, £8.50

The grapes are sourced from a single area, overlapping the finest vineyards in Prosecco. The result is an elegant wine a lingering finish, full of Citrus and pear flavours with peach blossom aromas. Serve chilled as an aperitif or with a salmon starter.

Tesco Finest Prosecco Rosé, £8.50

Made with the grape Glera, used in Prosecco, and Pinot Noir, this light and refreshing Prosecco rosé is full of fresh ripe red berries and citrus fruit flavours with a delicate and elegant mousse. Serve chilled for a perfect celebratory drink, as an aperitif or with light desserts.

Bella Cucina Prosecco Frizzante, £5.49

This refreshing semi sparkling Prosecco is bursting with flavours of fresh green apples, pears and grapefruit.