The Unexpected Bubbles
The Unexpected Bubbles is a trio that steps away from traditional ideas of sparkling wine. These bottles are chosen for their individuality, freshness and sense of play, offering lift and texture with lower sulphites, less residual sugar and a cleaner, more effortless finish.
From lively pét nats to a delicate rosé with gentle sparkle, this box is about subtlety rather than spectacle. Each wine brings its own personality, showing that bubbles do not need to be formal or saved for celebrations. They are expressive, food friendly and shaped by a mindful, hands off approach to winemaking.
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This is sparkling wine for curious drinkers. Relaxed in style, quietly energetic and full of personality.
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Sparkling red
Spain
Barri White
White pét-nat
Italy
Sono Bella In Rosa
Rosé pét-nat
Italy
A joyful, lifted red that brings freshness and play to the table WINEMAKER Núria Renom - A Catalan winemaker focused on expressive, low-intervention wines that prioritise freshness, energy and drinkability. STYLE Sparkling red GRAPES Macabeu, Tempranillo, Moscatel, Merlot REGION Spain VINTAGE 2022 ALCOHOL 11.5% ABV TASTING NOTES Wild raspberry, rhubarb, wild strawberry, mineral lift WINEMAKING Direct pressing and carbonic maceration, aged on fine lees in bottle for nine months. SULPHITES Lower sulphites, used gently when needed. BEST WITH Mediterranean dishes, cured cheeses, grilled vegetables MOMENTS Picnics, gatherings with friends, relaxed dinner parties
Sparkling wines beyond tradition. A vibrant, free-spirited pét-nat with texture, energy, and a quietly festive edge. WINEMAKER Celler Nessu – A small, independent cellar in Alt Penedès working with indigenous varieties and low-intervention methods, focusing on expressive, site-driven wines made with care and restraint. STYLE Ancestral pét-nat (sparkling white) GRAPES Xarel·lo (from 40-year-old vines) REGION Alt Penedès, Spain VINTAGE 2023 ALCOHOL 12% ABV TASTING NOTES White peach and grapefruit lead, followed by ginger spice and a subtle white-pepper lift. Bright and textured, with freshness balanced by depth from lees ageing. WINEMAKING Hand-harvested grapes undergo a gentle seven-day skin maceration at low temperatures before spontaneous fermentation. Made using the ancestral method, fermented in seasoned French oak and aged for six months on fine lees. Manually disgorged for a clean, refined finish. SULPHITES Only naturally occurring sulphites (approximately 15 mg/L). BEST WITH Appetisers, fusion cuisine, and dishes that lean a little unexpected. MOMENTS Celebration without ceremony. Easy joy. Letting the night unfold.
A dry, sparkling rosé with depth, texture, and quiet confidence WINEMAKER Amivini , a collaborative winemaking project in Treviso, Veneto, focused on expressive, low-intervention sparkling wines that balance local tradition with a modern, thoughtful approach. STYLE Sparkling rosé (rigoverno method) GRAPES Pinot Bianco, Verdiso, Merlot REGION Treviso, Veneto, Italy From the UNESCO-listed hills of Valdobbiadene, at the foothills of the Dolomites VINTAGE 2023 ALCOHOL 11.5% ABV TASTING NOTES Pink grapefruit, raspberry, and redcurrant lead, lifted by aromatic herbs and a gentle note of fresh bread crust from extended yeast contact. Dry, layered, and expressive, with energy and depth in equal measure. WINEMAKING Hand-harvested grapes from Premaor and Refrontolo are naturally fermented with ambient yeast sui lieviti. Merlot undergoes brief skin contact to extract colour before the base wines are blended. A second fermentation is triggered using the rigoverno method, where naturally sun-dried grape must is added in bottle, building texture and complexity over time. Unfiltered, giving the wine its naturally cloudy appearance. SULPHITES Unfiltered and made with minimal intervention. BEST WITH Aperitivo moments, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood, or light plates that favour freshness and balance. MOMENTS Confident ease. Long afternoons. Feeling good exactly as you are.
At the Table
These wines are designed to be versatile and food friendly.
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They work beautifully as an aperitif or alongside seafood, sushi, tempura vegetables, light pasta dishes, salads, and soft cheeses.
Equally at home with sharing plates, grazing boards, and relaxed dinners, they move easily between light bites and more considered meals, adapting naturally to the moment at the table.
Our Values
The Unexpected Bubbles are chosen with curiosity and care.
We focus on expressive sparkling wines made with a light touch, favouring producers who value balance, freshness, and a sense of place over polish or perfection.
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This trio brings together red, white, and rosé bubbles, including pét nat styles, selected for their energy, approachability, and ability to turn everyday moments into something quietly celebratory.
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