This Valentine’s Day, Say It With These Sprightly Roses
Well, what is year’s shortest month good for? Fewer working days, a receding winter and no dry days. The most top of mind answer though is Valentine’s Day. This day is universally earmarked and and framed in a flaming red heart shaped box with the singular purpose of expressing affection and is the reason why millions of couples as well as marketeers look forward to February 14th. But may we suggest this year, you steer clear of the stereotypes that this day is so parodied for and impress your Valentine with an inarguably authentic gift that promises and unfailingly delivers a sublime sensory experience. So add some sparkling romance to Valentine’s Day this year with our selection of alluring still and sparkling rose wines. Ranging from handcrafted Champagne and trendy Italian bubbly to crisp Argentine and traditional French, pick your favourite rose wine to dazzle your Valentine. This Valentine’s Day, let our bunch of charmingly aromatic and brightly hued rose wines dazzle your date and sparkle up this occasion of pure affection.
Matias Riccitelli, Hey Rose 2021
Impress your date with this trendy rose Malbec that gushes with intense floral and citrus aromas. Vinified by a modern and adventurous Argentine winemaker in Mendoza’s high altitude vineyards, this rose drinks light and exuberant and just what the evening calls for.
Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé NV
Dial up the romance with this beautiful pink Champagne that crackles with notes of citrus and crisp bubbles. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, Champagne is the big gun and it doesn’t get bigger than the traditional and storied house of Billecart Salmon that makes sparkling wines redolent with pure fruit and rich texture.
Bisol, Jeio Prosecco Brut Rose 2020
Charm your date Italian style with this wildly popular and sumptuous Prosecco that expresses floral and peachy tones. Prosecco is hands down Italy’s most famous bubbly and the most trending, the world over and this rose bubbly is one of the best of them, delighting with pleasing fruit and refreshing acidity.
Aix Provence Rose 2019
Go all in with this classic French rose bursting with personality and freshness with notes of strawberry and crisp acidity. Produced in the warm climes of Southern France, this classic Provencal rose wine enjoys rockstar status for its sprightly palate and fruity character.
Tenuta Sant Antonio, Scaia Rosato 2020
You can’t go wrong with our bestselling rose. This perennial favourite rose is a real charmer with salmon pink colour and opulent fruit. Produced by a band of brothers in North Italy’s cool Veneto region, the organic rose has all the makings of a romantic evening, tasting of cherries and melon, finishing clean.
Susana Balbo, Crios, Rosé 2020
Picked from the house of Argentina’s first woman winemaker, this superb rose impresses with a great balance of red fruit and crisp acidity. Vinified from handpicked grapes in Mendoza’s finest sub region, this wine has impressed critics and enthusiasts alike and will do the same for your Valentine.
