Espumoso de Albariza, Barbadillo Toto NV Jerez, Spain

Barbadillo is one of the great names of the Sherry Triangle, based in Sanlúcar de Barrameda and tracing its roots back to 1821. "Toto" is the winery's flagship traditional-method sparkling wine, made mainly from Palomino Fino grown on the region's famous white albariza soil, with a splash of Chardonnay. The grapes are hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel, then undergo a second fermentation in bottle and around 20 months on lees before disgorgement — giving the wine real depth for the style.

Tasting Notes Pale golden yellow with a fine, persistent bead. The nose is fresh and yeasty, with notes of white flowers and brioche. On the palate it's bone dry but not austere, with crisp orchard fruit — think green apple — carried by the chalky minerality the albariza soils are known for. Elegant, saline and refreshing.