The effervescence that fills a glass of sparkling rosé has the power to transform ordinary moments into celebratory ones. But when offering recommendations to customers that want to drink pink you may be wondering: what should they pair with sparkling rosé?
The answer is easy – almost anything! Whether dining at a five-star restaurant or enjoying movie night at home, customers can feel confident popping open a well-chilled bottle of sparkling rosé with their favorite fare.
Sparkling wine is extremely versatile for pairing, and this is especially true for sparkling rosé. To give the wines their appealing pink hue, the winemaker either macerated red grapes on their skins for a short time, or added a bit of red wine to the blend. Either process gives the wine more body, heavier mouthfeel and fruitier notes than white wines, enhancing most foods without overwhelming their flavors.
Sparkling rosé also tends to have naturally high acidity, in the 3-4 pH range, a hallmark of all great food pairing wines. Lower pH wines have higher acidity, which gives them the power to cut through rich sauces while complementing lighter fare like fresh salads, sushi, soft cheese or seafood. The dry acidity of sparkling rosé helps it pair especially well with greasy, fatty, fried and spicy dishes. Crisp acidity creates a mouthwatering finish to each fizzy sip, scrubbing the palate clean ahead of the next bite.
The diversity of sparkling rosé food pairings leads to a diversity of serving occasions. From frittata to fruit tarts, citrusy salads to spicy BBQ, sparkling rosé can better your brunch, offer a refreshing aperitif and claim its place at the table from breakfast to dessert.
This crisp, refreshing wine exhibits dryness and acidity with fruit and floral notes, which make it cuisine and cocktail friendly. So encourage customers to pop a cork, raise and glass and make sparkling the star of any occasion.
