Nothing says “happy new year” like popping a bottle of bubbly – but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to Champagne.
From its richer, creamier and much more affordable cousin Cremant to lesser known European rivals such as Italy’s Franciacorta, Spain’s Corpinnat or Geman Sekt – or even underdogs from England’s own wine garden – there’s plenty of alternative sparkling wines out there from the continent and beyond that provide just as much pop and cheer.
