We tested the best fizz for under a tenner including Prosecco and Cava – the winner cost just over a fiver
WE could all be toasting more than just Christmas this festive season if England go deep in the World Cup – so best get the bubbles in now.
And there are plenty of bargain Champagne alternatives for households battling the cost of living crisis.
For a Champagne feel on a lemonade budget, avoid sweeter Italian Prosecco and opt for traditional-method dry sparklers made the same way as the real deal, like Spanish Cava or cheaper French fizz substitute Crémant.
Wine expert Helena Nicklin from , suggests bubbles for under a tenner that will put some pop into your party, with marks out of five.
Arestel Cava, £5.49,
★★★★☆
SPANISH sparkling wine Cava’s popularity is on the rise again for go-to bargain bubbles as people looking for a lower price tag fall back in love with its complex, savoury, well-priced notes.
Lidl’s Arestel is starting to get a cult following thanks to the exceptional quality it offers in the flute at an extremely low cost.
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★★★★★
ANOTHER fantastic-value Cava, with notes of tangy, earthy pineapple and toast.
Nicely aged, there is also a hint of apple.
★★★☆☆
HERE is your slightly left-field seasonal sparkling wine of choice – a sparkling and stylish Cabernet Sauvignon.
This Moldovan bubbly is something slightly different and a real talking-point fizz.
★★★★☆
BLANQUETTE, originally made by Benedictine monks, predates Champagne as the very first traditional-method French sparkler.
★★★★☆
ANOTHER cracking French Crémant that does a good impression of posh Champagne.
That is thanks to a healthy dollop of Chardonnay blended with the Loire region’s Chenin Blanc.
A bit of brioche, a touch of soft spice and ripe notes of orchard fruit make for a great all-rounder.
This bottle would be a lovely one to toast in the New Year with – giving you a top-quality fizz experience as you pop open the cork.
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Lovely bubbly without the hefty price tag.
So cheers to that!