Rosé has gone from summer crush to eternal flame in the United States, with excellent bottles from global wine regions increasingly available year-round. Some of VinePair’s favorite rosé sparkling wines hail from Alsace, Italy, Argentina, and, of course, Champagne.
Whether you are celebrating something special, or simply living your best life with a bottle of bubbles, here are 15 of the best rosé sparkling wines available now.
Under $20
Domaine Bousquet Brut Rosé
From Argentina’s Uco Valley comes this satisfying sparkler made from organically farmed, hand-harvested grapes. It has fruity aromas and flavors followed by a crisp, salty finish, and it offers incredible value for money (“I had to look at the price twice,” VinePair’s tastings director Keith Beavers said). Average price: $10.
Zonin Spumante Brut Rosato
Italy’s Nerello Mascalese grape stars in this easy-drinking bottle with smooth, sweet fruit flavors. It isn’t the most complex wine you’ll ever taste, but it is fun and spritzy and perfect for low-key nights around the grill — or on the couch. Average price: $13.
Rotari Rosé 2014
Feel the Dolomites wind in your hair as you sip this dry Trento wine that gets its lean, angular structure from the mountains where its grapes grow. Watermelon and citrus scents give way to ripe peach and white pepper on the palate. Average price: $14.
Paul Mas ‘Côté Mas’ Crémant de Limoux Brut Rosé
Elegant and affordable, this bottle from southern France has notes of strawberry yogurt and lovely, fine bubbles. Average price: $16.
Cleto Chiarli ‘Vecchia Modena’ Lambrusco NV
This crisp, dry Lambrusco has strawberries and white cherries on the nose, plus citrus flavors and a tart finish. A versatile aperitif wine, it works beautifully with cheese and salumi, salads, or pizza. Average price: $18.
Under $50
Amelia Crémant de Bordeaux Brut Rosé NV
Made in the traditional method, this crowd-pleasing Bordelais rosé offers considerable bang-for-buck. It features Cabernet Franc and Merlot, which give it crisp acidity and strawberry notes, respectively. Average price: $20
Pierre Sparr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé NV
Ripe and expressive, this salmon-hued Crémant has watermelon, red berry, and yogurt aromas, followed by a grippy palate with tight bubbles and a subtle, yeasty note. Average price: $21.
Gustave Lorentz Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé NV
One of our tasting panel’s favorite rosé sparklers has bright strawberry flavors, with a sophisticated, grapefruit-brûlée note on the palate. Made from Pinot Noir from Alsace, it offers a lot of elegance at a very affordable price. Average price: $24.
Scharffenberger Cellars Excellence Brut Rosé
Ripe raspberry and strawberry aromas meet honey, jasmine, and floral notes on the palate, making this a very smooth, multifaceted option. It’s made in the traditional method in Mendocino Valley, Calif. Average price: $25.
Domaine Michel Briday Stephan Briday Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé
Refreshing and fruity, this Burgundian bottle features white peach and flinty stone notes on the nose, followed by floral, honeyed flavors. It has fantastic value for the price, too. Average price: $26.
J. Vineyards Brut Rosé NV
Grapefruit fans, you’ve found your bubbly rosé. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay give this flavorful bottle a lovely combination of bread-y and fruity notes, with grapefruit complemented by strawberries and honey. Average price: $37.
Balletto Brut Methode Traditionnelle Rosé
This dry Californian has green apple and honeysuckle aromas, delicate bubbles, and peachy, slightly earthy flavors on the palate. It’s a refreshing complement to a happy-hour spread or vegetable-centric meal. Average price: $43.
Splurge (Over $50)
Vranken Demoiselle Brut Rosé Champagne
Gentle bubbles headline this great-value Champagne with strawberries and cream on the nose, followed by light honey notes and a beautifully long finish. An excellent dinner party wine, we would happily pair this with cheese, salty snacks, poultry, or vegetables. Average price: $60.
Delamotte Brut Rosé NV
Pinot Noir dominates this salmon-colored Champagne, giving it strawberry and raspberry aromas as well as red currant flavors. There is also a lovely, yeasty note on the palate, followed by a dollop or deux of cultured butter. Average price: $77.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Rosé Champagne NV
From Champagne’s iconic Charles Heidsieck comes this complex, focused bottle with strawberry jam and white peaches aromas, delicate perlage, and a deep, velvety palate rich with brioche and gingerbread. Ooh-la-la. Average price: $80.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne NV
Melon, strawberries, and cream mingle on the nose of this refined, ballet-pink sparkler, followed by elegantly nuanced flavors of puff pastry, honey, and crisp acidity. This is a mic-drop Champagne. Average price: $87.
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