Sparkling Rosé Wines Under £10

10 Great value bottles as seen in my latest article in The Sun

Here are my picks for pink bubbly on a budget as seen in Saturday’s paper

Costellore Italian Sparkling Rosé, 11% £7.25 Aldi

Here’s a terrific tipple if you like the vibrant, Italian vibe of pink Prosecco but want something a little drier. This simple, subtle sparkler hasn’t got a huge amount going on but that’s not always a bad thing if you’re serving it as a starter to proceedings. Crisp and dry with a gentle waft of something berry-like, this is fine alone but would also make a great base for a wine cocktail with a fresh strawberry garnish.

Castellore Organic Prosecco Rosé, 11% £7.99 Aldi

A step up in flavour and general ‘fizzazz’ is this fan favourite from Castellore. The bottle is bold and beautiful, the wine in the glass is a ravishing, rose petal pink and it feels like a bonus that it’s made with organic grapes. As an ‘extra dry’ Prosecco, it has a hint of sweetness (don’t get me started on the terminology) but this comes across as ripe cherry and raspberry fruit rather than a whack of sugar. A Gorgeous glugger.

Morrisons The Best Prosecco DOC Rosé, 10.5% £8 Morrisons

Fun, fruity and frothy, this lower alcohol libation from Morrisons is a decent enough drop for the cash. There’s nothing to complain about with this bang-on-the-money Prosecco and everything is in balance from its splash of red fruit to the simple sweetness. It’s not going to set the world on fire but it’s also not going to turn people off either with sickly, synthetic notes like others can. A reliable, people pleasing Prosecco when you need one.

M&S Etoile de Timberlay Crémant de Bordeaux Brut Rosé NV, £10 M&S

Made with 100% Merlot, this M&S marvel is always a reliable drop. Well-priced and well-presented, this pale pink, classy, Crémant offers notes of wild strawberry and a whiff of vine tomato. There’s some decent texture too, so get it in your gob with some hard cheese and picky bits. At 11.5% it’s nicely light on the booze for a traditional method fizz, though you’d never tell in the glass. Very refreshing!

Crémant de Loire Rosé, £8.99 Lidl

This lively little drop from Lidl is pretty pukka for the price. Sleek and elegant on the inside as well as the outside, this fabulous fizz is made in the same traditional method as Champagne so shows a little bit of brioche amongst the bright, berry fruit. A great one for gathering when you don’t want to splurge but want to up your wine game from a standard cheap as chips Prosecco. Full marks for this class in a glass!

Louis Couturier Crémant de Bordeaux Brut Rose, £10 Tesco

This bubbly Bordeaux uses the heavier Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes rather than the lighter-skinned Pinot Noir grape seen in many other Crémants. This means that despite its delicate pink colour, what’s in the glass has a more grip and dark fruit than others. The sweetness stands out a little too but fear not! Served well chilled, what this all gives you is an epic foodie wine that will love cold cuts and salty cheese.

Casa Luis Cava Rosé Extra Dry, £5.98 Asda

While a bargain, this Spanish sipper is not for the faint hearted as it packs a real flavour punch. Deep red, slightly sweet (yes, another ‘extra dry’!) and very rustic, this juicy fizz has all the hallmarks of a classic, savoury cava with a whack of jammy fruitiness. When very cold, it’s remarkably moreish, however. The sweetness will temper some spice and it will be banging with barbecued meat and sweeter sauces.

Sainsbury’s Rosé Cava, £7 Sainsbury’s

This pretty, medium pink tipple is one of Sainsbury’s long-term successes and it’s clear to see why: A more classic example of pink Cava, it’s dry, subtly complex and refreshing with yummy notes of raspberry and smoky strawberry. A great one for pouring at parties, this can be sipped alone or with go with most savoury food. A fab example of what brilliant value Cava can be.

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