About Rose Prosecco

About Rose Prosecco
Prosecco is one of Italy's most beloved sparkling wines and now wine lovers the world over can fall in love with its newest recognized category: Rose Prosecco. Made primarily from the Glera grape (formerly known as Prosecco), it is generally made in two styles, frizzante (lightly sparkling) or as a traditional sparkling wine.

Most versions of Prosecco are made according to the Charmat (or Martinotti) method; unlike the classic method of Champagne, where the secondary fermentation takes place in a bottle, fermentation for Prosecco occurs in a steel tank. This is done as Prosecco is a lighter-styled sparkling wine and winemakers want to preserve as much freshness as possible. (Recently, a few producers have produced Prosecco via the classic method, but this is the exception.)

The most famous examples of Prosecco are from the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene area of the Veneto region, but the wine is also produced in other parts of Veneto and even in the neighboring region of Friuli. As the name has not been protected, Prosecco is also used as the name for inexpensive sparking wines made in such countries as Brazil, Argentina, Romania and Australia.

As Rose Prosecco is generally priced in the low to mid-teens and has a reputation as a fun, easy-drinking sparkler, it has enjoyed tremendous sales success in the US and many countries. Consume these upon release; while a few examples can age, there is no reason not to enjoy Rose Prosecco as fresh as possible. Drink on its own or with lighter meals (seafood, white meats, risotto) or with fresh fruit.

Top Picks for Rose Prosecco

Kirkland Signature 2022 Rosé Prosecco DOC
93 points
$7
Best Buy
A fruity, vibrant, spry Prosecco that refreshes the palate with every sip.
93 points $7 Best Buy
Ca’ di Rajo 2022 Brut Rosé Prosecco di Treviso DOC
93 points
$14
Best Buy
A pleasing and easy sipping Rosé with a touch of red fruits; extremely food friendly.
93 points $14 Best Buy
Stella Rosa NV Gold V.S. Rosé Glera
93 points
$29
Fruity and refreshing, but a more serious style of Prosecco that can hold its own next to some traditional French sparkling wines.
Luna Nuda 2020 Brut Rosé Prosecco Treviso
93 points
$13
Best Buy
An interesting and more nuanced Prosecco with added red fruit structure and complexity.
Awards: 2022 Best Rose Prosecco
93 points $13 Best Buy
Gancia 2021 Rosé Prosecco DOC
92 points
$12
Best Buy
A fun loving Prosecco that delivers on traditional aromas and flavors while adding a splash of color and red berry character.
92 points $12 Best Buy
Ciao Bella 2022 Rosé Prosecco DOC
92 points
$14
Best Buy
A welcoming everyday Prosecco with just enough Pinot Noir to add both color and a complexity of delicate red fruits in balance with the classic peach and pear flavors.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2022 Rosé Glera
90 points
$7
Best Buy
As Prosecco using Pinot Noir goes, this is very good, easily approachable, and shows some of the red berry character.
90 points $7 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2021 Sparkling Rosé Prosecco DOC
90 points
$6
Best Buy
A Prosecco with dark fruits that is very refreshing and lively.
90 points $6 Best Buy
Bivio Italia NV Extra Dry Sparkling Rose Prosecco di Treviso DOC
90 points
$20
Bright and savory wine with hints of red delicious apple and cherry.
Chloe 2020 Prosecco Rosé Glera
89 points
$17
A piquant, zippy, bubbly sipper perfect for an aperitif.
Awards: '2022 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 3 Sparkling Wine $20 and Under'