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lla Sandi Prosecco DOC Rosé Brut Millesimato, Italy, £14.99, Bellavita

This one’s from Villa Sandi (a highly respected estate and producer of some of Italy’s most celebrated sparkling wines) and is the colour of a fashionable Provençal pink. Made largely from the glera grape and topped up with pinot noir, think classic notes of ripe pear and peach, along with subtle red berry fruit and florals, in a dry (brut) style. Bellissima!

Vaux Cuvée Vaux Deutshcher Sekt Brut 2016, Pfalz, Germany, £16.70, Jascots

A vintage blend made from pinot noir, pinot blanc and riesling, this is exceptionally fresh and a great all-rounder with its assertive, fruity palate, lovely combination of apple and melon flavours, along with citrusy fruits and wellbalanced acidity providing the perfect support act for seafood canapés and Christmassy crostini.

Bouvet-Ladubay Instinct Saumur Brut 2015, Saumur, France, £11, Lay & Wheeler

Behind this promising label is a classy crémant that combines a creamy texture with fresh orchard fruit aromas, zesty lemon and underlying bready notes. Expressive and a joy to drink, it was awarded 90 points (outstanding) in

2019 by Robert Parker Wine Advocate.

Della Vite Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Valdobbiadene, Italy, £25.99, Selfridges

A joint venture between the model/actress/socialite Delevingne sisters – Cara, Poppy and Chloe – and the Biasiotto family of winemakers. Utterly delicious with a delicate, creamy mousse, floral aromas and perfect balance between sweetness and acidity.