{"id":651,"date":"2025-07-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.answerla.org\/?p=651"},"modified":"2025-07-16T15:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T15:55:11","slug":"forget-about-prosecco-drink-this-6-97-sparkling-wine-from-asda-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.answerla.org\/index.php\/2025\/07\/12\/forget-about-prosecco-drink-this-6-97-sparkling-wine-from-asda-instead\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget about Prosecco \u2014 drink this \u00a36.97 sparkling wine from Asda instead"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The fizz has been hailed the ‘new Prosecco’ (Picture: Marc Volk\/Metro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

If I had a penny for every time a wine writer calls something ‘the new Prosecco\u2019, I\u2019d be drinking champagne every day.<\/p>\n

Hear me out with this one though… I recently discovered Asda<\/a>\u2019s new Italian<\/a> sparkling which is a great shout for anyone with Prosecco-fatigue. It\u2019s called Wine<\/a> Atlas Garda Sparkling, it\u2019s 11% alcohol, it\u2019s creamy, soft and lemony fresh and crucially, it\u2019s only \u00a36.97 a bottle.<\/p>\n

Did I mention it\u2019s also a silver medal winner at the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2025? <\/p>\n

Just to clarify, this isn\u2019t an ad, I just get excited about stumbling upon value-for-money wines like this.<\/p>\n

First of all though, what is the Wine Atlas range? Well, according to Asda it\u2019s a \u2018passport to wine discovery\u2019, enabling us to uncover more unusual grape varieties and countries. It\u2019s similar to Aldi<\/a>\u2019s \u2018Unearthed\u2019 range, Waitrose<\/a>\u2019s \u2018Loved and Found\u2019, Morrisons\u2019<\/a> \u2018Block Series\u2019, M&S<\/a>\u2019s \u2018Found\u2019 range, you get the picture.<\/p>\n

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Move over prosecco… (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u2019s sparkling is from Lake Garda, Italy\u2019s largest lake. The sparkling is made from the Garganega grape (pronounced \u2018gar-gan-agar\u2019), usually found in the dry white wines of Soave.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 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\u2019s much more \u2018bish, bash, bosh\u2019 than Champagne and English sparkling, which are both made by the time-consuming and expensive \u2018traditional method\u2019, where bubbles have been formed in the bottle you buy it in. Again, via a second fermentation.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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A very good sparkling wine for the price(Picture: Asda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lake Garda, referred to as \u2018the pearl of northern Italy\u2019, 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s The Wine Atlas Garda Sparkling? Here goes and absolutely no pressure\u2026<\/p>\n

The Wine Atlas Garda<\/strong>, \u00a36.97, Asda<\/a><\/h2>\n

An enticing nose of fresh pears, creamy soft in the mouth with rich notes of pear pur\u00e9e and apple sherbet and a frothy, peach melba finish. Very good for the price<\/p>\n

Also try this from The Wine Atlas range:<\/p>\n

Wine Atlas Carricante, \u00a36.98<\/strong>, Asda<\/a><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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If you count yourself a purveyor of the finer things in life, Metro\u2019s Drink Up column<\/a> is where you need to be.<\/p>\n

Immerse yourself in the world of good drink, fronted by industry expert Rob Buckhaven \u2013 a place for readers to whet their whistle with the latest and greatest in the world of drinks. From unpacking the best supermarket wines<\/a> from Aldi<\/a>, Tesco<\/a> and Lidl<\/a>, to introducing audiences to the wallet-friendly Cremant out-bubbling the fanciest of French Champagnes<\/a> (or the best wines to drink after sex<\/a>), and finding out what it\u2019s like to go on a bar crawl with Jason Momoa,<\/a> this is a haven for those who love to celebrate.<\/p>\n

Stay ahead of the curve<\/a> 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<\/a> for those looking to moderate, discovering the best food pairings for your drops, and going up against the latest TikTok <\/a>chatter to demystify the liquid landscape.<\/p>\n

What are the best drinks to take to a summer picnic?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wine that you should never serve at a wedding<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

And, truly, how <\/a><\/em>should<\/em><\/a><\/strong>\u200b we be storing our wine?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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