Sparkling style: Iglesias picks his top fizz buys

Rosell Boher, Grande Cuveé Millésimée, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2014

94 N/A UK www. rosellboher.com The eighth release of Alejandro Martínez Rosell’s prestige cuveé, first produced in 1999. This blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay spends 40 months on lees. A pale gold colour in the glass, with lively bubbles. Biscuit complexity, fragrant with a creamy texture, yet refreshing and dry on the finish.

Drink 2018-2025 Alcohol 12.5%

Azur, Brut, Limarí Valley, Chile NV 93 N/A UK www. azur.cl

A traditional-method sparkler from the Limarí Valley. It spends 36 months on lees until it reaches a bright lemon colour, with persistent bubbles and aromas of bread crust, yeast and dry stone fruits. A creamy palate but delicate with a dry finish. This wine is a gem. Drink 2018-2025 Alc 12%

Cave Geisse, Extra Brut, Pinto Bandeira, Serra Gaúcha, Brazil 2014 93

£ 23 Go Brazil Mario Geisse is an expert in traditional-method bubbles. He produces this Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blend with 36 months of lees contact. Lemon bright colour, boasting fine bubbles and some autolysis complexity, with notes of brioche, yeast and nuts. Rich and creamy mousse with an off-dry finish. Drink 2018-2025 Alc 12%

Zuccardi, Blanc de Blancs, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2012 93

£ 22 Alliance Wine, Carruthers & Kent

Sebastian Zuccardi’s 100% Chardonnay sparkler comes from vineyards in San Pablo, an extreme and cool terroir located in the Uco Valley. Pale lemon in colour with zippy bubbles in the glass. Deep aromas of citrus and floral notes, alongside fresh yeast and attractive toasty hints. Boasts an agile midpalate, with a dry and long-lasting finish.

Drink 2018-2025 Alc 13%

Chandon Argentina, Baron B Cuvée Spéciale Extra Brut, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina NV 92

N/A UK www.lvmh.com This label is a tribute to Baron Bertrand de Ladoucette, Moët & Chandon emissary during the 1950s, when the company launched Chandon Argentina. It is a classic style that delivers a serious Champenoise profile with yeasty

and bready notes, brioche, rose and citrus. A rich mousse, but the finish is refreshing and dry. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 12%

Cruzat, Cuvée Nature, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina NV 92

£ 25 Pampas Wines Pale lemon with fine bubbles. Expressive and fragrant on the nose with fresh red fruits, citrus and mid-autolysis complexity. It tastes sharp and lively, with a rich mousse, followed by fresh citrus notes, vibrant acidity and a dry finish. Drink 2018-2025 Alc 12%

Campos de Cima, Brut Champenoise, Campanha Oriental, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 2012 91

£ 20 Go Brazil A blend of 70% Chardonnay with 30% Pinot Noir that displays a pale golden colour and fine bubbles. A significant presence of yeasts and nutty aromas. On the palate it is complex and tasty, with a medium body and dry finish. Offers great quality for the price. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 12.5%

Gouguenheim, Malbec Bubbles Rosé, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina NV 91

£ 12.95 Davy’s, Lanchester Wines Sparkling Malbec rosés are gaining popularity in Argentina. This Uco Valley example is one of the pioneers, with a pale pink colour and energetic bubbles. Fresh cherries, plums and blueberries to the fore, with hints of fresh yeast, blossom and white fruits. Vibrant. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 12%

Miguel Torres Chile, Estelado Rosé, Maule Valley, Chile 2016 91

£ 14.99 Hoults, Soho Wine Supply, Taylor’s Fine Wine, The Bottle Stop, Trina’s Wines Pale pink with lively bubbles. Expressive, fresh red fruit character that’s slightly rustic but seductive and original, with the style of the País variety. Vibrant and fruity midpalate, creamy and refreshing finish. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 12%

Pisano, Tannat Brut Nature, Progreso, Canelones, Uruguay NV 94

£ 18 Ellis of Richmond An produced brothers exotic using red by the sparkling Tannat Pisano grapes. wine This is a limited-edition bottling that offers a purple colour with violet bubbles. Full of plum and blueberry fruits with bready and yeasty hints, an intense and fruity palate with an off-dry but refreshing finish. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 13.5%