New Year's Sparkling

The Filo del Espejo, or "Mirror's Edge," is a terroir-driven Cava of the highest order, incorporating the extremely rare Malvasia de Sitges into the typical regional sparkling blend. Opening with pure citrus, caramelized golden apple, and just a bit of pine needle, the palate is crisp and straightforward, though not without complexity, with the same clear fruits, and an uncommon depth for Spanish sparkling.

There's no better apéritif than a bright bottle of sparkling, and the Filo del Espejo will be a majestic way to open any meal. It will also pair equally well with subtle seafood preparations like salmon tartare, or oysters on the half shell, or more substantial fare like classic fried chicken.

A highly unique sparkling rosé from the misty hills around Lake Garda, the Solazzo opens with distinct notes of unripe cherry, Italian plum, and just a hint of herbal green. On the palate, the wine is bright, crystalline, and pure, with those initial intimations on the nose coming to fruition, along with small, pearlescent bubbles, and a crisp finish.

A very fun wine to pair with, the Solazzo will do wonderfully on its own, but will shine beside flavorful seafood preparations like Frito Misto, a herb-spiked shrimp ceviche, or whole roasted trout stuffed with lemon and rosemary.

A champegnoise Cava par excellence, the Eco e Narcisso opens with distinct notes of cooked brioche dough, sweet, ripe citrus, and a whisp of caramelized apple, on the palate, it has the same notes, along with large, yet elegant bubbles, and a tantalizing, fresh finish.

A fabulous wine to start any soirée, the Eco e Narcisso will match well with both raw and cooked oysters, à la Kilpatrick or Rockefeller, a classic comté soufflé, or a classic caviar and blini setup.