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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Move over Prosecco! ASDA's new multi-award-winning £7 sparkling wine is set to become the tipple of the summer
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more If you're looking to refresh your wine rack with Italian flavours without breaking the bank, ASDA's newest wine releases are about to become your go-to summer sips – and at under £7 a bottle, they're set to fly off shelves fast. The Wine Atlas Lake Garda Sparkling (£6.97) is already being tipped as this year's tastier answer to Prosecco, offering a sun-soaked alternative that boasts all the freshness but with a more fruit-forward twist. ASDA The Wine Atlas Garda 75cl £6.97 Silver and Bronze Medal Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2025 awards, this Garda fizz is set to become your drink of the summer. Crafted from the Garganega grape (famed as a staple in Italy's Soave wines) and made using the same Charmat method as Prosecco, this light and crisp sparkler bursts with juicy notes of white peach and mirabelle plum. Shop ASDA The Wine Atlas Cinsault 75cl £6.97 Silver Medal Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2025 awards, this Cinsault red is sure to become an instant, quaffable favourite for sunny days. Light-to-medium in body with fine tannins and packed with ripe cherry, plum and a hint of spice, this South African red is perfect for outdoor entertaining and those who love their reds super quaffable. Shop Crafted from the Garganega grape (famed as a staple in Italy's Soave wines) and made using the same Charmat method as Prosecco, this light and crisp sparkler bursts with juicy notes of white peach and mirabelle plum. It's the kind of bottle made for sun-drenched patios, lazy lunches and balmy evening drinks – and comes in a whole lot cheaper than flights to Italy. Better still? It's already racked up praise from wine experts, taking home a Silver Medal at the International Wine Challenge 2025, with judges describing it as a 'delicate wine with white peach and blossom on the nose… dry and pithy, with wonderful balance.' James Yelland, Senior Manager for Wine Buying at ASDA, said: 'Now that the word is out, we knew Garda would turn heads. He added: 'With flavour notes that pair perfectly with light summer feasts, a heritage steeped in sunshine and history, and a Silver Medal win at the International Wine Challenge 2025, we wanted to give every shopper a fair shot at a bottle.' Whether you're serving up a fish, white meat and summer salads, or simply sipping solo in the garden, Garda Sparkling is the new crowd-pleaser and sunshine-bringer your fridge needs. Joining the fizz in ASDA's Wine Atlas lineup is the Wine Atlas Cinsault – a velvety red that's every bit as suited to sunshine sipping. Light-to-medium in body with fine tannins and packed with ripe cherry, plum and a hint of spice, this South African red is perfect for outdoor entertaining and those who love their reds super quaffable. It's fantastic lightly chilled with spiced BBQ Chicken and pork – the ideal pour for park picnics, al fresco dinners and impromptu weekend gatherings. Hailing from one of South Africa's most historic wine regions, this Cinsault proves you don't need to spend big to get real quality in your glass. Part of ASDA's award-winning Wine Atlas range, which is all about uncovering 'lesser-known' grape varieties from wine regions around the world, these new bottles punch well above their price point - and with summer now in full swing, there's never been a better time to give them a try. Last month, ASDA topped the Decanter World Wine Awards rankings with the most gold medals of any UK supermarket after also being revealed as the most awarded UK supermarket at the International Wine Challenge, winning 155 medals. These wines are the perfect example of affordable and accessible wines done right – adding to ASDA's catalogue of successes in the category. Whether you're team fizz or team red – or can't choose an allegiance - these two new additions are budget-friendly bottles that deserve a spot in your summer rotation. Cheers!
Metro
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Metro
Forget about Prosecco — drink this £6.97 sparkling wine instead
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more If I had a penny for every time a wine writer calls something 'the new Prosecco', I'd be drinking champagne every day. Hear me out with this one though… I recently discovered Asda's new Italian sparkling which is a great shout for anyone with Prosecco-fatigue. It's called Wine Atlas Garda Sparkling, it's 11% alcohol, it's creamy, soft and lemony fresh and crucially, it's only £6.97 a bottle. Did I mention it's also a silver medal winner at the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2025? Just to clarify, this isn't an ad, I just get excited about stumbling upon value-for-money wines like this. First of all though, what is the Wine Atlas range? Well, according to Asda it's a 'passport to wine discovery', enabling us to uncover more unusual grape varieties and countries. It's similar to Aldi's 'Unearthed' range, Waitrose's 'Loved and Found', Morrisons' 'Block Series', M&S's 'Found' range, you get the picture. Garda is the first sparkling wine in the Wine Atlas range. Unlike Prosecco, the name of the famous region located 45 minutes north of Venice, Asda's sparkling is from Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake. The sparkling is made from the Garganega grape (pronounced 'gar-gan-agar'), usually found in the dry white wines of Soave. It's made in the same way as Prosecco, the Tank Method (or Charmat Method) where the bubbles are formed during fermentation in a large pressurised tank, called an autoclave. It's much more 'bish, bash, bosh' than Champagne and English sparkling, which are both made by the time-consuming and expensive 'traditional method', where bubbles have been formed in the bottle you buy it in. Again, via a second fermentation. Sparkling wines that are made via the Tank Method are far cheaper than the two fancier fizzes I mentioned, simpler in flavour and ready to drink now. Not unlike this one. Lake Garda, referred to as 'the pearl of northern Italy', is better know for its tourism than its wine; famous for its lakeside villages, crystalline azure water and medieval castles. The region also produces wines with names you will have clocked on swanky wine lists; including the cherry-red wines of Bardolino, the citrus-fresh whites of Lugana or Soave and the ultra-rich reds of Amarone. More Trending With a unique microclimate, biodiversity and centuries-old winemaking tradition, Lake Garda is basically the ideal place for producing world quality wines. With that in mind, then, what did I really think of Asda's The Wine Atlas Garda Sparkling? Here goes and absolutely no pressure… An enticing nose of fresh pears, creamy soft in the mouth with rich notes of pear purée and apple sherbet and a frothy, peach melba finish. Very good for the price Also try this from The Wine Atlas range: View More » It's all about the Carricante grape from Sicily nowadays. At least, it is on my watch. Vines are located around the smoking presence of Mount Etna (which recently erupted, so take care), which I always feels injects a soupcon of spice into the wine. This white is vibrant, lively, rich with stone fruit flavours, oh, and utterly delicious. If you count yourself a purveyor of the finer things in life, Metro's Drink Up column is where you need to be. Immerse yourself in the world of good drink, fronted by industry expert Rob Buckhaven – a place for readers to whet their whistle with the latest and greatest in the world of drinks. From unpacking the best supermarket wines from Aldi, Tesco and Lidl, to introducing audiences to the wallet-friendly Cremant out-bubbling the fanciest of French Champagnes (or the best wines to drink after sex), and finding out what it's like to go on a bar crawl with Jason Momoa, this is a haven for those who love to celebrate. Stay ahead of the curve as Rob plucks from the vines the wines of the season and the spirits you need to know about; speaking with experts and mixologists while unpacking the latest concoctions, finding the best non-alcoholic options for those looking to moderate, discovering the best food pairings for your drops, and going up against the latest TikTok chatter to demystify the liquid landscape. What are the best drinks to take to a summer picnic? Wine that you should never serve at a wedding And, truly, how should we be storing our wine? Read More. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Supermarket own-brand ketchup voted just as good as Heinz — and it's 70% cheaper MORE: Iconic 90s product back on supermarket shelves after 10 years away MORE: M&S has dropped a 'phenomenal' new bakery item and it's already selling out Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
