Category: Sassy White Wines

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La Burgondie Bourgogne Aligoté (France)

Bubbly’s take…

This crisp white wine is produced by a relatively new wine cooperative that harvests wine across a large region extending between Dijon and Lyon, with an express and equitable commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. The Aligoté carries a fresh, brisk and lemony flavour. It’s a refreshingly dry wine that is a pleasure to drink when suitably chilled.

Would well with…

Cheese. We were very pleased to both drink and cook with this wine. The Aligoté made a perfect addition to a traditional Swiss-style fondue, reconciling several rather flavoursome cheeses in a rich and satisfying meal (which we also enjoyed with some fizz!):

Where to buy…

Tesco

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Small and Small Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

Bubbly’s take…

This refreshing Sauvignon Blanc hails from a very small Marlborough winery (- no pun intended; Claudia Small and Bill Small are the masterminds behind it). Despite this wine’s humble origins, it made a big splash with us. Being part of the New World, Small and Small have produced a playful and original Sauvignon Blanc, with a fruity personality. We traced notes of melon and citrus in this bold wine.

Would go well with…

A Caesar salad, bread, tapas or canapés. But whether you have it with nibbles or not, we think this wine is best enjoyed with good company.

Where to buy…

Naked Wines

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Gianfranco a Serena Cordero Gavi del di Gavi (Italy)

Bubbly’s take…

This stunning Gavi di Gavi brings a crisp, zesty and pleasing taste to the palate. Best served suitably-chilled, this wine is both delicate and characterful. The Gavi region has an esteemed wine-producing reputation, having cultivated its signature Cortese grapes since the 17th century. A real pleasure to share and drink, we loved this wine and look forward to enjoying more of it amongst friends and family.

Would go well with…

A balmy summer’s evening. As a fairly complex white wine, we think this Gavi di Gavi would pair splendidly with most fish or vegetarian dishes but nothing too overwhelming – you’ll definitely want to savour this one.

Where to buy…

Naked Wines