Tehama was looking for a wine to serve with a brownie sundae, and found the perfect thing—a yummy sparkling red wine. It’s Sant’Evasio Brachetto d’Acqui 2006 ($16.99). It’s more effervescent than sparkling, and completely delicious. “I may be behind the times, but I did not know that there were sparkling red wines on the market,” says Tehama. “It’s incredibly delightful!”
Board Links: Surprising find… sparkling red wine
Ooh! I’m full of nerdy posts today…there are two more that I know of and are worth trying. One being Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui 2005 ($19.99-21.99) and the other La Sera Red Malvasia 2005 ($16.99). I like the La Sera better myself, it’s zesty, with bright strawberry flavors and isn’t too syrupy or cloyingly sweet with the “frizzante” being just the right amount of bubbles. It’s a much better value, really similar to the Banfi, but a better price. My Mom buys it by the case! On the other hand, the Banfi also comes in half bottles, so you can give it a shot without plunking down $24 bucks.