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All of the medallists from The Global Sparkling Masters 2024

Sparkling wines are great bringers of joy, no matter where they hail from – and often at surprisingly reasonable prices. Siobhan Turner MW reports.

Sparking wine’s principal job, I believe, is to bring joy. Sometimes it might also bring contemplation, but for the most part it is there for celebration, either of the event or created by the fizz itself. Tasting sparkling wines from around the globe on a glorious late spring day in Islington certainly helped set the mood, but the wines in so many cases lived up to that promise that bubbles bring.

The eight judges, in groups of two, tasted and debated 210 wines, in colours including not only the expected white, rosé and red – but also purple, orange and a vibrant blue. Fourteen countries were represented, including 23 wines from Australia, 26 from France, 35 from Spain and an astonishing 79 from Italy, and, of those, only the US failed to secure a medal-winning wine. Thirty-six Golds and seven Masters resulted, from eight countries. Six of these Golds came from the sub-£10 category, a magnificent achievement for the producers involved.

Although both Champagne and Prosecco have their own Masters, there were still a number of those wines entered in this tasting and, as you would expect, both of them, and the Champagnes especially, shone brightly. Where wines stood out, it was because they not only had a sense of what they wanted to be, but also managed to achieve that goal. Our Masters varied in style from the absolutely delightful Le Blanc de Blancs from Champagne Lanson to the intense and delicious Langmeil Stelle Nere Sparkling Shiraz – two very different wines, but sharing an authenticity, as well as a precision in their creation.

Where wines failed to score well, it was usually not for any particular technical fault, but simply because they revealed a lack of focus. Dilute, bland, boring, unbalanced – all of these were, rightly, ignored by the judges.

Masterful Moscato

The standout category across all four tasting groups was Moscato d’Asti, with eight Golds and a Master – nearly 20% of the DOCG’s entries – and including two in the sub-£10 category. Where these succeeded was in marrying intense sweetness with a lightness of touch and a delicacy that made them enjoyable and elegant examples. That they are low in alcohol is a wonderful bonus.

My personal favourites were Campbianc Moscato d’Asti from Emilio Vada and Le Blanc de Blancs from Champagne Lanson – wines of two very different styles, but united in the elegance that they showed – and the joy that they brought.

White Sparkling Brut (12 g/l or lower)

Winery Name of Wine Region Country Vint. Medal
Under £10
Maison du Vigneron Specially Selected Crémant du Jura Jura France 2022 Gold
J García Carrión Jaume Serra Brut Nature Cava Spain NV Silver
Törley Pezsgopincészet Hungaria Sauvignon Blanc & Zenit Brut Limited Edition Etyek-Buda Hungary NV Silver
J García Carrión Jaume Serra Organic Cava Cava Spain NV Silver
Valdo Spumanti Origine Spumante Brut Veneto Italy NV Silver
Luis Felipe Edwards Vado Brut Central Valley Chile NV Silver
Törley Pezsgopincészet Hungaria Grande Cuvée Etyek-Buda Hungary NV Silver
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Australia Australia NV Silver
J García Carrión Jaume Serra Reserva Brut Nature Cava Spain 2021 Bronze
J García Carrión Jaume Serra Bouquet Brut Cava Spain NV Bronze
Riley Vinum Isabel Acosta Blanc de Blancs Brut Catalonia Spain NV Bronze
Charles de Fère Cuvée Jean-Louis Bourgogne France NV Bronze
Castillo de Aresan Sorra Blanca Cava Spain NV Bronze
£10-£15
J García Carrión Pata Negra Organic Brut Cava Spain NV Silver
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Jacob’s Creek Reserve Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir South Australia Australia NV Silver
De Bortoli Wines Family Selection Brut Riverina Australia NV Silver
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Spain Campo Viejo Cava Brut Cava Spain NV Silver
Törley Pezsgopincészet Törley Chardonnay Brut Etyek-Buda Hungary NV Silver
Matteo Soria Asti Spumante DOCG Piedmont Italy NV Silver
J García Carrión Cava Pata Negra Brut Cava Spain NV Bronze
Pongracz Brut Western Cape South Africa NV Bronze
Viña del Nuevo Mundo Las Niñas Pinot Noir Brut Colchagua Chile NV Bronze
Valdo Spumanti Prosecco Bio Organic Prosecco DOC Brut Veneto Italy NV Bronze
Bouchard Aîné & Fils Brut de Chardonnay Bourgogne France NV Bronze
£15-£20
Bouvet Ladubay Trésor Saumur Brut Loire Valley France 2020 Gold
Marisco Vineyards Diamond Heart Blanc de Blancs Marlborough New Zealand 2019 Gold
Pongracz Blanc de Blancs Western Cape South Africa NV Gold
Valdo Spumanti Cuvée del Fondatore Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Veneto Italy 2022 Silver
Valdo Spumanti N10 Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Metodo Classico Millesimato Veneto Italy 2021 Silver
Bouvet Ladubay Saphir Saumur Brut Loire Valley France 2021 Silver
Cavit Altemasi Millesimato Trento DOC Trentino-Alto Adige Italy 2020 Silver
Domaine Chandon Australia Brut Australia Australia NV Silver
Mas de Daumas Gassac Foly By Gassac Languedoc France NV Silver
Cavit Altemasi Brut Trento DOC Trentino-Alto Adige Italy NV Sllver
De Bortoli Wines La Bohème Cuvée Yarra Valley Australia NV Silver
Cesarini Sforza Spumanti Le Premier Brut Trentino Italy NV Silver
Villiera Wines Tradition Brut Blanc Stellenbosch South Africa NV Silver
Sensi Vini 18K Gold Prosecco DOC Brut Veneto Italy 2022 Bronze
Perelada Stars Brut Nature Reserva Cava Spain 2021 Bronze
Marisco Vineyards Diamond Heart Waihopai Cuvée Marlborough New Zealand 2019 Bronze
De Bortoli Wines Nebbiolo Fizz Yarra Valley Australia NV Bronze
De Bortoli Wines Este Cuvée Yarra Valley Australia NV Bronze
Cesarini Sforza Spumanti Classico Brut Trentino Italy NV Bronze
£20-£30
Andreola Col Del Forno Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Refrontolo Veneto Italy 2023 Gold
Stellenview Premium Wines Kruger Family Reserve Marguerite MCC Brut Western Cape South Africa 2019 Gold
Perelada Gran Claustro Brut Nature Reserva Cava Spain 2019 Gold
House of Arras A by Arras Premium Cuvée Tasmania Australia NV Gold
Andreola Aldaina al Mas Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Guia Extra Brut Veneto Italy 2023 Silver
Le Grand Domaine Grand Vin de Stellenbosch MCC Stellenbosch South Africa 2021 Silver
Villiera Wines Brut Natural Chardonnay Stellenbosch South Africa 2019 Silver
Domaine Chandon Australia Vintage Brut Yarra Valley Australia 2017 Silver
Cesarini Sforza Spumanti 1673 Riserva Trentino Italy 2016 Silver

White Sparkling Brut (12 g/l or lower, continued)

Winery Name of Wine Region Country Vint. Medal
£20-£30 continued
Pongracz Desiderius Western Cape South Africa 2015 Silver
Silverhand Estate Classic Brut Kent UK NV Silver
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Mumm Tasmania Brut Prestige Tasmania Australia NV Silver
Champagne Philizot et Fils Veuve Monsigny Champagne Premier Cru Brut Champagne France NV Silver
Albert Sounit Crémant de Bourgogne Zero Dosage Bourgogne France NV Silver
House of Arras Blanc de Blancs Tasmania Australia NV Silver
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige Marlborough New Zealand NV Silver
Andreola Dirupo Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut Veneto Italy 2023 Bronze
Feudi di San Gregorio Dubl Brut Edition Campania Italy NV Bronze
Bodegas Bilbaínas Lumen Rioja Spain 2020 Bronze
Codorníu Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs Reserva Organic Barcelona Spain 2021 Bronze
Cuvage Metodo Classico Alta Langa DOCG Piedmont Italy 2019 Bronze
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Mumm Central Otago Blanc de Noirs Central Otago New Zealand NV Bronze
£30-£50
Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvée Hampshire UK NV Gold
Champagne Lanson Le Vintage Champagne France 2013 Gold
Louis Pommery England Brut Hampshire UK NV Silver
Champagne Lanson Le Black Création 258 Champagne France NV Silver
Champagne Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut Nature Champagne France NV Silver
Graham Beck Ultra Brut Western Cape South Africa 2017 Silver
Kavaklidere Saraplari Côtes d’Avanos Méthode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs Cappadocia Turkey 2020 Silver
Banfi Cuvée Aurora Alta Langa DOCG Piedmont Italy 2019 Silver
Fontanafredda Alta Langa DOCG Limited Edition Piedmont Italy 2020 Silver
House of Arras Brut Elite C1801 Tasmania Australia NV Bronze
Sandridge Barton Classic Cuvée Devon UK 2021 Bronze
J García Carrión Cava Jaume Serra Gran Reserva Chardonnay Cava Spain 2018 Bronze
Poplar Grove Winery Extra Brut Okanagan Valley Canada 2019 Bronze
House of Arras Brut Elite C1601 Tasmania Australia NV Bronze
Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs Robertson South Africa 2018 Bronze
£50-£70
Hambledon Vineyard Première Cuvée Hampshire UK NV Master
Champagne Lanson Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne France NV Master
Champagne Lanson Le Black Réserve Champagne France NV Gold
Albert Sounit Crémant de Bourgogne Grande Cuvée Grand Eminent Bourgogne France 2018 Gold
Graham Beck Cuvée Clive Western Cape South Africa 2018 Gold
House of Arras Grand Vintage Tasmania Australia 2015 Gold
Champagne Lanson Le Green Bio-Organic Champagne France NV Gold
Casa E di Mirafiore Alta Langa DOCG Blanc de Noirs Piedmont Italy 2020 Bronze
House of Arras Blanc de Blancs Tasmania Australia 2015 Bronze
£70-£100
Família Ferrer Wines Can Sala Cava Spain 2013 Master
Banfi Cuvée Aurora Alta Langa DOCG Blanc de Noirs Piedmont Italy 2016 Gold
Champagne Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut Champagne France 2015 Gold
£100+
Banfi Cuvée Aurora Alta Langa DOCG Riserva 100 Mesi Piedmont Italy 2012 Master
House of Arras EJ Carr Late Disgorged Tasmania Australia 2008 Gold
Champagne Lanson Noble Champagne Brut Champagne France 2005 Gold
Champagne Lanson Clos Lanson Champagne France 2010 Silver
Champagne Lanson Noble Champagne Blanc de Blancs Champagne France 2005 Silver

 

Rosé Sparkling Brut (12 g/l or lower)

Winery Name of Wine Region Country Vint. Medal
Under £10
Félix Solís Mucho Más Sparkling Rosé La Mancha Spain NV Bronze
Félix Solís The Guv’nor Sparkling Rosé La Mancha Spain NV Bronze
J García Carrión Cava Jaume Serra Bouquet Rosado Cava Spain NV Bronze
£10-£15
Maison Mirabeau La Folie France France NV Silver
Pongracz Rosé Western Cape South Africa NV Bronze
Durbanville Hills Sparkling Rosé Durbanville South Africa NV Bronze
J Garcia Carrion Cava Jaume Serra Pinot Rosé Cava Spain NV Bronze
J Garcia Carrion Cava Pata Negra Rosé Cava Spain NV Bronze
Valdo Spumanti Elevantum Rosé Prosecco Vintage Brut Veneto Italy NV Bronze
£15-£20
Sensi Vini 18K Prosecco DOC Brut Rosé Millesimato Veneto Italy 2022 Bronze
De Bortoli Wines Sparkling Pinot Noir Yarra Valley Australia NV Bronze
Villiera Wines Villiera Tradition Brut Rosé Stellenbosch South Africa NV Bronze
£20-£30
House of Arras A by Arras Rosé Tasmania Australia NV Gold
Daumas Gassac Frizant Rosé Languedoc France 2023 Silver
Cuvage Metodo Classico Nebbiolo d’Alba Piedmont Italy 2019 Silver
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Mumm Marlborough Rosé Marlborough New Zealand NV Bronze
Feudi di San Gregorio Dubl Rosé Campania Italy NV Bronze
£30-£50
House of Arras Brut Elite Rosé Cuvée 1801 Tasmania Australia NV Gold
Champagne Lanson Le Rosé Création 67 Champagne France NV Gold
All Angels Sparkling Rosé Berkshire UK 2018 Silver
Graham Beck Pinot Noir Rosé Western Cape South Africa 2018 Silver
Louis Pommery Rosé England Brut Hampshire UK NV Silver
Château Léoube Sparkling de Léoube Provence France NV Bronze
£50-£70
House of Arras Rosé Tasmania Australia 2015 Master
Banfi Cuvée Aurora Alta Langa DOCG Rosé Piedmont Italy 2019 Gold

White Sparkling Sweet (12 g/l+)

Winery Name of Wine Region Country Vint. Medal
Under £10
Pongracz Noble Nectar Western Cape South Africa NV Gold
J García Carrión Cava Jaume Serra Semiseco Cava Spain NV Silver
J García Carrión Cava Jaume Serra Bouquet Semiseco Cava Spain NV Silver
Félix Solís The Guv’nor Sparkling La Mancha Spain NV Silver
J García Carrión Cava Jaume Serra Ice Blanco Cava Spain NV Bronze
Félix Solís Mucho Más Sparkling La Mancha Spain NV Bronze
£10-£15
J García Carrión Pata Negra Semi Seco Cava Spain NV Bronze
Sula Vineyards The Source Moscato Maharashtra India NV Bronze
£15-£20
Villiera Wines Villiera Pearls of Nectar Stellenbosch South Africa NV Gold
Dynasty Winery Dynasty 5° Sparkling Wine Tianjin China NV Silver
£20-£30
Andreola Mas de Fer Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Soligo Extra Dry Veneto Italy 2023 Gold

 

Rosé Sparkling Sweet(12 g/l+)

Winery Name of Wine Region Country Vint. Medal
Under £10
Törley Pezsgopincészet Törley Ice Pink Edition Etyek-Buda Hungary NV Gold
Törley Pezsgopincészet Hungaria Rosé Extra Dry Etyek-Buda Hungary NV Silver
J García Carrión Charmat Opera Prima Pink La Mancha Spain NV Silver
J García Carrión Cava Jaume Serra Ice Rosado Cava Spain NV Bronze
£10-£15
Valdo Spumanti Aquarius Sparkling Wine Extra Dry Veneto Italy NV Silver

Red Sparkling Sweet(12 g/l+)

Winery Name of Wine Region Country Vint. Medal
£15-£20
De Bortoli Wines Woodfired Sparkling Shiraz Heathcote Australia NV Bronze
£30-£50
Langmeil Winery Stelle Nere Sparkling Shiraz Barossa Valley Australia NV Master

 

Semi-Sparkling Sweet Wine

Winery Name of Wine Region Country Vint. Medal
Under £10
Vinchio Vaglio Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Gold
Pelissero Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Gold
Arione Asti Spumante DOCG Piedmont Italy NV Gold
Montalbera Moscato d’Asti DOCG “San Carlo” Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Beppe Marino Santo Stefano “Bio” Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Arione Moscato d’Asti DOCG “Vigna San Giorgio” Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Castello Del Poggio Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Roberto Canaparo Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Fabio Perrone Cascina Galletto Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Pianbello Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Pianbello Segreto Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy NV Silver
Arione Asti DOCG Extra Secco Bio Piedmont Italy NV Silver
Pianbello Pianbè dei Suri Canelli DOCG Moscato Piedmont Italy 2023 Bronze
Gozzelino Sergio Bric da Luc Moscato d’Asti Piedmont Italy 2023 Bronze
Tre Secoli Asti Spumante DOCG Piedmont Italy 2022 Bronze
Tre Secoli Asti DOCG Biologico Piedmont Italy 2022 Bronze
Tre Secoli Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Bronze
Batasiolo Moscato d’Asti DOCG Bosc d’La Rei Piedmont Italy 2023 Bronze
Beppe Marino Sori’ Valentino Asti Spumante DOCG Piedmont Italy NV Bronze
Tosti1820 Asti Spumante DOCG Piedmont Italy NV Bronze
£10-£15
Carlin De Paolo Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Gold
Cantina La Torre di Castel Rocchero Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Gold
Gozzelino Sergio Moscato d’Asti DOCG “Bruna” Piedmont Italy 2023 Gold
Manfredi Aldo Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Patrizi Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Cascina Castlet Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Antichi Poderi dei Gallina Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Caudrina Moscato d’Asti DOCG La Caudrina Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Alessandro Motta Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2021 Silver
Matteo Soria Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Bronze
Matteo Soria Asti Spumante DOCG Piedmont Italy NV Bronze
£15-£20
Terrabianca Vignot Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Gold
Caudrina Asti La Selvatica Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Ca’ d’Gal Moscato d’Asti “Lumine” Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Cantine Povero Campo del Palio Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Scagliola Giacomo Sifasol Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Marchesi Di Barolo Zagara Moscato d’Asti Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Caudrina Moscato d’Asti La Galeisa Piedmont Italy 2023 Silver
Terrabianca Moscato d’Asti Clerio Piedmont Italy 2022 Bronze
£20-£30
Emilio Vada Moscato d’Asti Campbianc Piedmont Italy 2023 Master
Bava Winery Moscato d’Asti DOCG Piedmont Italy 2023 Gold
Cocchi Winery Asti Spumante DOCG Piedmont Italy NV Silver
£30-£50
Ca’ d’Gal Moscato d’Asti Vite Vecchia Piedmont Italy 2016 Gold

Pre-mixed Sparkling

Winery Name of Wine Region Country Vint. Medal
Under £10
J García Carrión Charmat Opera Prima Bellini La Mancha Spain NV Silver
J García Carrión Charmat Opera Prima Mimosa La Mancha Spain NV Silver
J García Carrión Charmat Opera Prima Blackberries La Mancha Spain NV Bronze

About the competition

With high-quality judges and a unique sampling process, The Global Sparkling Masters provides a chance for your wines to shine. The 2024 competition was judged on 9 May at Bellanger in Islington, London, employing experienced judges. The top wines were awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze medals according to their result, and those expressions that stood out as being outstanding received the ultimate accolade – the title of Sparkling Master.

This report features the medal winners only. Please visit the Global Masters website for more information or, to enter future competitions – giving you the chance to feature online and in print – please call: +44 (0) 20 7803 2420 or email Sophie Raichura at: sophie@thedrinksbusiness.com

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