Best Affordable Champagne

You might not think of sparkling wine when you hear the country Brazil, but listen up. This semi-sweet sparkling wine has a floral bouquet on the nose with citrus fruit, pear, and green apple flavors on the palate. It is a bright, fresh, and very affordable option for any celebration.

When it comes to sparkling wine, most people associate Italy with Prosecco, but this European country has more to offer. Lambrusco is a semi-sweet sparkling red wine from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. Botticello Dolce Rosso is an excellent example of this style of wine with light, effervescent bubbles and red fruit flavors of ripe berries and cherries.

Made using the méthode champenoise or traditional method, Cava is where you can find great value without sacrificing classic Champagne flavors. Rondel Brut Cava is a dry sparkling wine with soft peach and nut flavors lifted by floral notes of white lilies. Pair this crisp sparkler with fried foods, shellfish, and more.

The value in this Champagne alternative is in the smooth mouthfeel that lets the fruit outshine everything else. White flowers and bright green apple notes make this sparkling wine from France pop.

While not from the Champagne region of France, this French sparkling wine from Burgundy, also called Crémant de Bourgogne, will give you all the Champagne feels without the Champagne price tag. This wine is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Aligote, and Gamay and is aged for 12 months on the lees giving it those toasty notes of Champagne.