Three medal contenders from South AmericaVinícola Salton Riosecco Sparkling Glera,Serra Gaucha, Brazil NV (£9, and Marks & Spencer)A flurry of Brazilian wines arrived in the UK in time for the World Cup a couple of years ago,and with attention focused on the country once again thanks to the Olympics, supermarkets are having another proceed at persuading us that the third-biggest wine producer in South America is a worthwhile alternative to Argentina and Chile (or, or if you prefer,cashing in on a sporting event via the profoundly unathletic medium of booze). Beware paying a novelty premium for some pretty ordinary fare (such as Waitrose’s Brazilian Merlot). But this prosecco-alike from the southern region of Serra Gaucha has the requisite icing-sugar fluffiness to match Italian originals at the same price.
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Source: theguardian.com