Prosecco Rosé is pink Prosecco made from Glera with 10 to 15% Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero), which gives it its color and a hint of red berries. It became an official Prosecco DOC style in 2020. By the rules it’s always sparkling, always vintage-dated (“Millesimato” on the label), spends at least 60 days in the tank, and is made only in the drier styles, from Brut Nature to Extra Dry.
Pink sparkling wine has a reputation for being sweet. Prosecco Rosé didn’t get the memo. A Brut Rosé is as crisp as any white Brut; the color is there for the flavor and, let’s be honest, for the photo.
How Prosecco Rosé is made
- Glera (85 to 90%) is made into white base wine, as for any Prosecco.
- Pinot Noir (10 to 15%) is made into red wine, fermented on its skins so it takes their color.
- The two are blended, then go into a pressurized tank with sugar and yeast for the second fermentation, which must last at least 60 days, twice the minimum for white Prosecco.
- The wine is bottled under pressure, with the vintage year and the word Millesimato on the label.
Prosecco Rosé vs regular Prosecco
| Prosecco | Prosecco Rosé | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | At least 85% Glera | Glera + 10 to 15% Pinot Noir |
| Styles allowed | Sparkling, lightly sparkling, still | Sparkling only |
| Sweetness | Brut Nature to Demi-Sec | Brut Nature to Extra Dry only |
| Minimum time in tank | 30 days | 60 days |
| Vintage on label | Optional | Required |
| Taste | Green apple, pear, white flowers | Adds strawberry, raspberry, a little more body |
Is Prosecco Rosé sweet or dry?
It’s as dry as the word on the label. Brut is dry; Extra Dry, despite the name, is a touch sweeter. Prosecco Rosé is never made in the sweetest styles (Dry or Demi-Sec), so it never gets dessert-sweet. Is Prosecco Rosé sweet or dry?
Prosecco Rosé vs rosé Champagne
Both are pink and sparkling, but rosé Champagne is made by blending red and white Champagne wine or by soaking black grapes on their skins, then aged in the bottle for years. It’s richer and toastier. Prosecco Rosé is tank-made and fresher, with brighter red fruit, and usually costs much less. Prosecco vs Champagne
How to choose a good Prosecco Rosé
- Check the label says “Prosecco DOC Rosé.” Pink sparkling wine without those words isn’t Prosecco Rosé.
- Look at the vintage year. Rosé must show it. Buy the most recent; this is a wine made to be drunk fresh, not saved.
- Pick your sweetness: Brut if you like it crisp, Extra Dry if you like it softer.
- Look for the blue government strip on the neck. It’s how you know it’s genuine.
Our own Bella Principessa Prosecco DOC Rosé ticks every box: Brut, vintage-dated, Glera and Pinot Noir, made in Treviso, in a ceramic-painted bottle that turns up looking dressed for the party.
How to serve Prosecco Rosé
- Temperature: well chilled, 43 to 46°F (6 to 8°C).
- Glass: a white-wine glass shows off the aromas; a flute keeps the bubbles longer.
- With food: salmon, shrimp, sushi, charcuterie, strawberries, goat cheese, and most of a brunch menu.
- In cocktails: a pink mimosa, a Rosé Poinsettia or a spritz. Prosecco cocktails
Prosecco Rosé questions
What grape is in Prosecco Rosé? Mostly Glera, with 10 to 15% Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero).
When did Prosecco Rosé become official? It was approved in 2020, with 2020 the first official vintage.
Is Prosecco Rosé the same as rosé wine? No. Regular rosé is usually a still wine; Prosecco Rosé is always sparkling and follows the Prosecco DOC rules.
How much Prosecco Rosé is made? About 60 million bottles in 2025, of the roughly 667 million bottles of Prosecco DOC made that year.
More: What is Prosecco? · What’s the difference between Prosecco and Rosé Prosecco?
Sources: Prosecco DOC consortium: Rosé · Comité Champagne
Please enjoy responsibly: 21+ only.
