Sula Seco– Two all-time favourite bubblies Sula Seco and Sula Brut beckon you to try tasting them this Christmas season, if not already done. I remember the first time I tasted Sula Seco  at Sula Vineyard, it was pleasantly sweet and balanced the acidity beautifully. A great no-nonsense bubbly that one could even offer a first time drinker or a novice!!

Sula Seco is a bright and bubbly slightly sweet wine. The name is a bit of a misnomer if you are used to Italian names where Secco means dry- like dry sparkling wines. The Seco really feels Christmas sunshine in a glass. It opens with bright flavours of ripe fruits like melon and passion fruit, with a refreshing citrusy finish that dances beautifully on the palate, and then lingers on the palate with a pleasant fruity and juicy mouthfeel.

Seco is a very versatile wine that makes it a good match with practically all the appetizers.  Try it with light. Soft cheeses, momos, mushroom or seafood Vol- au- vents, chicken/prawn and stuffed mushrooms and even with Sushi. I love it with samosa, dosa and even pakoras (fritters)!  

The Seco complements spice because of the sweetness, balances richness with acidity and feels vibrant with every sip. It can also be used as a base for cocktails.  Wrapped in the new blue festive packaging, it is a delightful gift and handy for casual popping –just like a prosecco.  At Rs. 825 a bottle it is an ideal wine for the Christmas season- Just ask for the Blue bubbly at your wine shop.

2. Sula Brut – Crisp, Elegant & Celebration-Ready

Sula Brut is a classic crowd-pleasing fruit-forward, refreshing, and wonderfully crisp wine making it perfect for the holiday season. Its elegant notes of pear and apple, paired with a clean finish, have earned it multiple Honours, including Silver medals at Decanter and International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) international competitions. It pairs beautifully with slightly mature cheeses, Salmon sushi and Prawn tempura.

The fuller bodied sparkler goes well with festive appetizers, making it an attractive choice for Christmas dinners and similar parties. In the chic special packaging, it’s also an effortless gifting pick approachable, elegant, and always impressive, even though slightly pricey at Rs. 1525.

Sula Brut has been a workhorse since the day it was introduced about 20 years ago, with intermittent improvements to keep it delicious.

Whether for gifting, hosting, or celebrating, Sula’s festive-edition Sula Seco and Sula Brut bring sparkle, flavour, and holiday magic. Sustainably made, beautifully bottled, and widely available this season, they’re all you need to keep the celebrations bright. Available across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Puducherry, Telangana, and West Bengal, Sula’s sparkling duo is ready to make every moment shine. 

This limited-edition collection is here for the festive season. Click  https://sulavineyards.com/store-locator.php to locate a store near you, and

Have a Celebratory Christmas this year.

Subhash Arora