90+ Cellars Prosecco Rose

PROSECCO ROSE from 90+ Cellars is a pink sparkling wine, listed under the United States and Massachusetts. The details on file don't give a grape blend, vintage, ABV or sweetness level, so what follows describes the style rather than measured figures for this bottle. Prosecco rosé is typically built on Glera, often with a share of red grape such as Pinot Noir for colour, and is usually made by the tank method. That keeps the wine fresh and fruit-led, with no bread-dough or toasty autolysis character. Expect a pale salmon to light pink colour and a lively, fine-to-medium mousse. On the nose and palate, styles like this usually show strawberry, raspberry and red apple, with pear, white peach and a floral note on the edges. The body is light, tannin is essentially absent, and acidity is bright enough to keep a slightly off-dry or brut-style finish from feeling sweet. Oak plays no part. The finish is usually short to medium and clean, which is part of its appeal. Serve it well chilled, around 41–46°F (5–8°C), which keeps the bubbles crisp and the fruit lively. Don't decant. Pouring from the bottle preserves the carbonation. A tulip-shaped sparkling glass or a standard white wine glass suits it better than a wide coupe, because the narrower opening holds the aromatics and slows the loss of fizz. At the table, the acidity and red-berry fruit work with prosciutto and melon, goat cheese, smoked salmon, shrimp, sushi, fried appetizers, and lightly spiced dishes such as Thai salads or mild curries. It also works as an aperitif, and as a base for a spritz with a splash of soda and fresh berries. This is a drink-now bottle. Wines in this style are made for freshness and are best opened within a year or two of purchase, kept cool and upright until then.