IVWA 2010: Sparkling

This category can sometimes be tricky for the judges. The price limit means true champagne will likely not make an appearance, but leaves the door open for almost every other region and style to rise up. From sweet Australian pink moscato to prosecco and cava, the world’s other great sparkling wines wowed with a range of styles. Spain, Italy and France dominated the category, but what really impressed the judges was a South African rosé. Judges’ Choice awards were given to four wines selling for around $15 or less, proving that quality sparkling wine can and should be enjoyed every day. (Tom Firth)

Category Champion 

89 Graham Beck N/V Brut Rosé Western Cape, South Africa

Judges' Choice

88 Segura Viudas N/V Brut Reserva, Cava, Penedés, Spain $13-$18

88 Zonin N/V Prosecco, Veneto, Italy $13-$18

87 Castello Del Poggio N/V Provincia di Pavia Moscato, Piedmont, Italy $9-$11

87 Montalto N/V Pinot Grigio Brut, Sicily, Italy $18-$21

87 Segura Viudas N/V Brut Rosé, Penedés, Cava, Spain $13-$17

87 Villa Teresa N/V Prosecco, Veneto, Italy $16-$19

87 Codorníu N/V Selección Raventós Brut, Cava, Penedés, Spain $18-$20

87 Domaine Achard-Vincent N/V Organica Sparkling, Saint Péray, Rhône Valley, France $23-$25

87 MGM N/V Luna Argenta, Piedmont, Italy $16-$21

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