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Fresca is the one the producer keeps away from oak entirely. It is cold-fermented and aged in stainless steel, then made sparkling by the same second fermentation as its siblings.
The producer pitches it as a Prosecco alternative for brunch and poolside, and the tasting notes back that up: melon, lilac, green apple and cooling herbs rather than bread and nuts.
At a glance
- Style
- Dry, sparkling
- Alcohol
- 11.5% ABV
- Ingredients
- Raw clover honey and spring water
- Calories
- about 120 per 5 oz glass
- Bottle
- 750 ml
- Price
- $56 (September 2026)
- Best for
- Warm-weather drinking, aperitifs and spritzes
What it tastes like
We have condensed the producer's tasting notes below. If you like Prosecco, Vinho Verde or a dry spritz, this is the bottle in the range most likely to feel familiar.
Aroma
Wintergreen, honeydew melon and lilac
Palate
Savory sage against sweet honeysuckle
Finish
Crisp and clean: cinnamon, eucalyptus and tart green apple
How it is made
- Raw clover honey and spring water.
- Cold-fermented and aged in stainless steel, never oak.
- Second fermentation under pressure for natural carbonation.
Food pairing and serving
- Aperitif with olives and salty snacks
- Brunch
- Sushi and ceviche
- As the base for a spritz
Serve very cold, 40 to 45°F. Once opened, keep it corked in the refrigerator with a sparkling stopper and finish it within a day or two. More in how to serve and store honey wine and the pairing guide.
Reasons to buy, and reasons not to
For
- Made entirely in stainless steel, with no oak
- Pitched by the producer as a Prosecco alternative
- Slightly cheaper than the other sparklers
- A natural base for spritzes and sparkling cocktails
Against
- No independent review that we could find, unlike the other two sparklers
- Only $3 less than the Brut Sparkling, which has a 90-point review behind it
Best for: Warm-weather drinking, aperitifs and spritzes.
Questions about Brut Fresca Sparkling
How is Fresca different from the Brut Sparkling?
Different honey and different handling. Fresca uses clover honey and sees only stainless steel, and the producer's notes for it run to melon, lilac and green apple. The Brut Sparkling uses orange blossom honey, and its notes are bready and nutty.
