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8 best pink Proseccos to stock up on now
We guarantee this new fizz will impress your pals
Round up the gang (virtually), smash the avocado and polish your fancy flutes because pink Prosecco has arrived in the UK, and you need to be the first to try it! Bottomless brunch, anyone?
Cava, Champagne and English sparking have all long had rosé versions in the range, but there was no such thing as pink Prosecco - until now. And it’s just in time for the festive season...
What is pink Prosecco?
Memorise the lingo to impress your guests (the cat and your mum, then..)
Millesimato - you’ll notice this on the label, it’s just Italian-speak for vintage, meaning the grapes all come from one harvest.
Brut - you can expect anything with this on the label to taste dry.
Extra Dry - confusingly, extra dry is actually a bit sweeter than brut styles, but will still taste pretty dry. We didn’t make the rules!
What does pink prosecco taste like?
If you’re already a fan of Italy’s favourite fizz, you’re gonna love the pink version. Many have the same apple and pear notes, with a light blossom scent, but with the added benefit of strawberries and peach. Delicious right?
The relatively low ABV means you can legit open this for brunch, on a Tuesday ‘just because’, or to celebrate something more substantial. And it’s great with food too — pizza, sushi or chunks of hard cheese are all winners.
How to host a virtual bottomless brunch
Who said bottomless brunch was cancelled? We know the tier system is hella confusing but even if your gang is spread out across the country don’t let that get in the way of a festive catch-up.
These are our top tips for hosting a (virtual) boozy brunch....
- Be the (Zoom) hostess with the mostess. Get everyone to decorate their backdrop and come up with a prize for the most OTT.
- Tablescape. That’s a fancy way of saying set the table. Dig out some tealights, pop on a tablecloth and add some flowers - Instagram is full of fun inspiration.
- Create a matching menu. As long as you all make the same thing, it doesn’t need to be fancy. Avocado on toast is perfect.
- Host a mini pink Prosecco tasting. You could buy a couple of different bottles from our round-up and compare notes. Can you taste the same as each other? There’s no right or wrong when it comes to wine tasting — the fact is, if you can taste it, that’s what it tastes of!
These are the pink Proseccos our wine expert Stacey Smith suggests giving a go…
The ideal introduction to pink prosecco, this bone-dry beauty has notes of strawberries, peach and even a hint of pomegranate. It’s a bit of a no-brainer as La Gioiosa already makes one of the most popular Proseccos — so we’re confident you’ll love this too.
Villa Sandi Prosecco DOC Rosé Brut Millesimato
Beautifully balanced, with hints of rose and pomegranate. Team a bottle of this gorgeous blush with chunks of parmesan and a lit candle, and you’ve got date night sorted.
One of the first supermarkets to stock the pink stuff, this fun fizz is like a summer-fruit party in our mouth. At this price, we’ll be stocking up to ensure it’s on hand throughout the festive season.
Ok, so it’s not the cheapest, but if you’re after something special to gift your bestie, this citrus-packed apple and peach number is going to go down a treat. Super elegant, with teeny, tiny bubbles, it’s the kind of fizz you could legit drink all day.
Fragrant, fruity and delicate with flavours of strawberries, raspberries and passionfruit — try serving with a fresh strawberry if you’re feeling fancy. We’re also told they’ll be adding 20cl minis to the range soon — perfect for train picnics (when we’re allowed, of course)!
Bursting with peach - this fun little number is like a ready made bellini and we are here for it. And it’s vegan, too.
Doing exactly what it says on the tin, you can only buy PINK Prosecco by the case, which is ideal for popping with your Christmas bubble. With just a hint of blackberry, we had fun whizzing this one up into cocktails. Like what you’ve tried? You can apply to be the brand’s official taste-tester here.
We’ve already established Prosecco doesn't need a special occasion to be opened. This has the familiar apple and peach found in the original Fillipo Sansovino, along with delicate strawberry. Stick a pizza in the oven and celebrate the end of the working day with your flatmates.
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk
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