Sparkling wine Five bottles to fizz up your summer

WHETHER you’re throwing a garden party or just fancy something fizzy, here are some bright sparks from a cross section of our favourite styles.

Achieving a lovely balance between freshness and crisp acidity, Marques Del Norte Vintage Cava Brut 2014 (£7, Asda) comes with the stamp of approval from the International Wine Challenge (IWC) where it won a silver medal. Dry, delicious and lots of fun.

If you love the delicate sweetness of prosecco and can’t resist a glass of pinot grigio, then you’ll be attracted to this fruity fizz made from pinot grigio grapes. Try Shorn Fizz, New Zealand (£8.75, Oddbins).

It may not have a posh label, but TTD Prosecco Conegliano Superiore Brut 2015 (£10, Sainsbury’s) more than delivers with its appealing creamy mousse, honeysuckle notes and apricot and white peach flavours.

Inspired by the architecture of Barcelona, Codornieu have decorated this beautiful bottle like a stained-glass window and with apple blossom, pear and citrusy flavours, Codornieu Cuvee Barcelona (£12.99, Tesco) looks as good as it tastes.

Laithwaites’ bestselling sparkler, Roche Lacour 2014, Cremant de Limoux AOC (£12.49, laithwaites.co.uk) is a chardonnay-based blend from southern France – fresh yet rich with bready aromas and lots of ripe orchard fruits and a touch of lemon.