Forget your favourites: The on-trend wine varieties you should switch to

Ellen Manning

6 April 2017 at 11:23 pm

Swap Prosecco for Franciacorta – Lombardy, Italy

Swap Champagne for Jansz Cuvee – Tasmania, Australia

Swap Pinot Grigio for Picpoul de Pinet – Rhone Valley, France

Swap Sauvignon Blanc for Calvet Fleur Baron – Bordeaux, France

Swap Sauternes for Vinsanto – Santorini, Greece

Swap your current Riesling for this one from British Columbia, Canada

Swap Chablis for Godello – Northern Spain

Swap Pinot Noir for Frappato – Mount Etna, Italy

Swap Cabernet Franc for Mencia – Northern Spain

Swap Shiraz or Chateauneuf du Pape for Grenache – Rhone Valley, France

Swap Prosecco for Franciacorta – Lombardy, Italy

We all nearly had a heart attack when we thought there might be Prosecco shortage, but this year you should try Franciacorta – referred to by some as ‘Italy’s champagne’.
According to Joe: “More serious than Prosecco and made in the same way as champagne… it’s warmer, more generous and fleshier.
“It has a personality of its own and I know plenty of people who much prefer it.” [Photo: Getty]

We’ve all got our favourite when it comes to wine, whether you’re a Burgundy buff, a Malbec maniac or a Sancerre supporter.

Wine expert Joe Fattorini might have the answer. Working with Celebrity Cruises he’s revealed the hottest trends for the year and has come up with the latest on-trend wines that could see you parting ways with your top tipple.

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Forget your favourites: The on-trend wine varieties you should switch to

Swap Prosecco for Franciacorta – Lombardy, Italy

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