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Forget Canti Prosecco, drink value Champagne instead!
Sparkling wine lovers may know and enjoy Canti Prosecco, but we've got good news: You can do better! OK, let's be fair: Canti's not bad, but it really doesn’t satisfy the needs of the adventurous wine lover. The main positive point when it comes to Canti and lots of other Prosecco is the price: Canti Prosecco is cheap sparkling wine. You can pick up a bottle (or a case) without taking out a second mortgage on your house or selling a kidney. Cheap bubbles are fun, and are a good way of celebrating without the guilt associated with buying a Grand Cru Champagne. Make no mistake, though: You don’t always have to reach for the Canti Prosecco each time you want a bargain bottle of bubbly. Believe it or not, not all Champagne is overly expensive. If you know what to look for, you can find some very good value Champagne instead!  

Champagne instead of Canti Prosecco, seriously?

OK, you may be a little sceptical. That’s fine. Prosecco is not generally considered to be in the same league as Champagne, so why compare the two? They’re produced in different ways - Champagne in the traditional method and Prosecco in the tank method. Even the cheapest Champagne will cost considerably more than a Prosecco, sure. But there are lots of reasonably-priced Champagnes out there. If you’re buying bubbly for a huge informal party or something, perhaps stick with the Canti Prosecco. If you’re buying in smaller quantities, or for a very special occasion, Champagne is the way to go.  

Can Canti Prosecco stack up against Champagne?

To give credit where its due: Canti Prosecco is a fun sparkling wine. Wine should be fun, of course, and sometimes a light and fresh bottle of bubbly is all you need to have a good time. Here, Canti fits the bill.
  • Tasting Canti Prosecco:

    A Prosecco like Canti offers a relatively simple tasting experience when pit against a Champagne. This is not necessarily a bad thing, though it may leave more curious tasters feeling a little short-changed. Nonetheless, it's a fair representation of the popular Prosecco style and the famous Glera grape.
  • Sight:

    The colour is a light yellow, almost strawlike. It has a mousse of fine bubbles that are brilliant upon serving though are not particularly long-lived.
  • Smell:

    On the nose, Canti Prosecco offers a very approachable aroma of pears and peaches. Nothing too complex, but very pleasing all the same!
  • Taste:

    This is a refreshing, dry wine with tongue-tingling acidity and very pleasant fruit flavours.
The tank method style of production means that Prosecco is a relatively simple-tasting wine when compared with Champagne. Time spent in contact with dead yeast cells is kept to a minimum, and with Canti and other Prosecco wines it's most often a case of what you see is what you get. You don't need to do much thinking to appreciate a glass of Canti Prosecco, and sometimes that's just perfect! However...  

Buying Champagne instead of Prosecco

There's a price gap between Champagne and Prosecco, sure. Moving to the French stuff you'll see a sharp jump in price, but also in complexity, craftsmanship and quality. You pay a little more, but you'll certainly taste the difference. The good news is that you don't need to spend hundreds or thousands for a quality bottle. Next time you're thinking of picking up a case of Canti Prosecco, then, why not consider one of our alternatives!  

3 Champagnes to buy instead of Canti Prosecco

When you’re looking to buy cheap Champagne, there are some things to consider. For the most part, you should be looking for non-vintage Champagne, as this will cost considerably less than more high-end vintage Champagne. Non-vintage Champagne is produced to adhere to a particular house style, and for many Champagne houses, this is the flagship wine. From the top producers, you’re virtually guaranteed quality - though be prepared to pay a little more for some of the more famous Champagne labels like Moët & Chandon and Louis Roederer. For an ever better price/quality ratio, look out for slightly lesser-known names. We’ve picked out three Champagnes that kick Canti Prosecco’s ass, and that are well worth paying slightly more for!  

1. Baron Fuente Grande Reserve

This is probably the best value Champagne on the market today. It’s a rather classic Champagne blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, from grapes grown in the Charly-sur-Marne area. For its price, this is a simply stunning Champagne that absolutely blows Canti Prosecco away.

Tasting Baron Fuente Grande Reserve

  • Sight:

    Like Canti, this has a pale yellow colour, though it's a little stronger. There are fine bubbles and they are longer-lasting that in the Prosecco.
  • Smell:

    This has a very attractive nose, combining fresh fruit aromas like apple, peach and pear, with a subtle background of yeast and toasted bread. Here, you see the impact of the different production methods, and how Champagne is inherently a more nuanced and complex wine.
  • Taste:

    On the palate, this is very fresh with moutwatering acidity and lively bubbles. There are beautiful fruit flavours matching the aromas, and hints of baker's yeast and brioche.
Grab a bottle of Baron Fuente Grande Reserve here.  

2. Champagne Delamotte Brut

This one's slightly pricier, but no less of a bargain. This is a non-vintage bottling with very respectable critics’ scores, including 90 points from Wine Spectator and 88 points from Robert Parker. Even the highest-end Prosecco would struggle to match this level of quality and complexity.

Tasting Champagne Delamotte Brut

  • Sight:

    Its colour is pale, but veers closer to gold than to the straw colour of Canti Prosecco. As you'd expect, a fine mousse of small and lively bubbles.
  • Smell:

    Aromatically, this trumps both Canti and Baron Fuente in terms of complexity. There's a lot going on here, with citrus fruits ranging from lime to lemon, floral components and a creamy vanilla note.
  • Taste:

    On the palate, this is crisp and direct. Very refreshing with great acidity, it also boasts a long, lingering finish showing biscuit and yeast flavours. This is why you pay more for Champagne!
Pick up a bottle of Champagne Delamotte Brut here.  

3. Mumm Cordon Rouge

Though it comes from a big and well-known Champagne house, this is still very keenly priced. The GH Mumm brand is owned by drinks giant Pernod Ricard, ensuring the highest quality and economies of scale that lead to such a nice price. This isn’t cheap, but it’s worth every penny!

Tasting Mumm Cordon Rouge

  • Sight:

    This boasts a bright, light golden colour. Visually, it's more impressive than any of the above wines, and really looks the part for any special occasions.
  • Smell:

    Once again, there's a lot going on here aromatically. From delicate white flowers to exotic, tropical fruit and creamy vanilla, this is undoubtedly a Champagne nose!
  • Taste:

    The taste is pure and clean. There is stark, refreshing acidity and beautiful fruit character, culminating in a finish resembling vanilla and caramel.
Snap up a bottle of Mumm Cordon Rouge here.   While you're at it, why not sign up for our special offers and avail of a €5 discount off your first purchase?   Whichever Champagne you choose, keep one thing in mind: It’s always good to drink less and drink better! Even though an entry-level Champagne might cost two or three times the price of Canti Prosecco, you’re dealing with a whole different league of quality!   Want to know even more about sparkling wines? Download our free ebook, The Sparkling Wines Guide!  

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