10. Valdo pink spumanti
Valdo, a Prosecco producer based in the historic heart of this fizz-producing region, Valdobbiadene, was responsible for two enticing, high-scoring and inexpensive pink sparkling wines in this year’s Global Rosé Masters, so I have featured both below.
Valdo Marca Oro Rosé Brut
Producer: Valdo Spumanti
Region: Veneto and Sicily
Country: Italy
Grape(s): Glera, Nerello Mascalese
Vintage: NV
Price: Under £10
Residual sugar: Brut (12g/l)
Medal: Silver – The Global Rosé Masters 2020
This sub-£10 creamy-textured pink fizz is bursting with rose petal and crushed strawberry aromatics, sweet peach flavours, and ripe apple refreshment, making it a bright and crowd-pleasing colourful sparkling wine that could enliven a party.
Valdo Floral Rosé Brut
Producer: Valdo Spumanti
Region: Veneto and Sicily
Country: Italy
Grape(s): Glera, Nerello Mascalese
Vintage: NV
Price: £10-15
Residual sugar: Brut (12g/l)
Medal: Silver – The Global Rosé Masters 2020
This strikingly-packaged, special-edition rosé is crammed with ripe strawberry and peach, and a touch of sweet pear and fresh apple too, making it a balanced, fruity, easy-drinking and fun-looking fizz.