Pink wine carries a reputation it didn’t earn on its own. Plenty of Americans met rosé as sweet blush wine, and the color still triggers the memory before the first sip.
The four styles Prosecco Rosé can be
| Label word | Sugar per liter | How it tastes |
|---|---|---|
| Brut Nature | 0 to 3 g | Bone dry |
| Extra Brut | 0 to 6 g | Very dry |
| Brut | under 12 g | Dry, crisp |
| Extra Dry | 12 to 17 g | Off-dry, softer |
Dry and Demi-Sec, the two sweet styles white Prosecco can be, aren’t allowed for Rosé. So the sweetest Prosecco Rosé you can buy is an Extra Dry, which is off-dry, not sweet.
Why it can taste sweeter than it is
Prosecco Rosé smells of strawberries and raspberries from the Pinot Noir. Ripe fruit on the nose reads as sweetness to most people, even in a Brut. If you’re unsure, trust the label over your first impression.
How to pick a dry one
Look for Brut (or Extra Brut). Avoid Extra Dry if you want the driest bottle: despite the name, it’s the sweeter option. Bella Principessa Prosecco DOC Rosé is a Brut.
Is Prosecco Rosé sweeter than white Prosecco?
Not by nature. Compare the sweetness words on the two bottles. A Brut Rosé and a Brut white Prosecco sit in the same range; the Rosé tastes of red berries, the white of green apple and pear.
Related: Prosecco Rosé: the full guide · Prosecco vs Prosecco Rosé · All Prosecco sweetness levels
