For the celebration of my good friend’s birthday, my contribution to the fun was a bottle of Ruffino Sparkling Rosé to her party.  It’s known to have a fresh and fragrant with notes of strawberry and slight hints of rose petals.  I normally don’t enjoy dry wines.  So an extra dry wine is almost always a no go for me.  However, the manager told me about the great blend and insisted I would like it.  He was right.  On the palate, this wine has elegant bubbles and refreshing flavors of delicate red berries and white fruits.

More recently I’ve been studying up on different wines and spirits to expand my palate.  In researching Ruffino Sparkling Rosé it’s noted to be an elegant and stylish Italian sparkling wine made primarily from the Glera grape, which is used in all Prosecco wines, blended with Pinot Noir. The Glera grape gives the wine structure and body, and the Pinot Noir provides the wine with a beautiful rose hue. Because of its extra-dry style makes it easy to enjoy, and its bright fruit flavors and delicate bubbles make it perfect for enjoying a beverage before a meal or to pair with a variety of dishes such as grilled fish, roasted chicken, and mixed greens salads.

The Ruffino Sparkling Rosé was a huge hit.  The ladies asked me where they could pick up a bottle of these wine.  I picked my bottle from Food Life Chicago while I was at the Chicago Water Tower shopping.  However, the Ruffino Sparkling Rosé can be picked up at Target and other restaurant locations.  When consuming Ruffino Sparkling Rosé or any other spirits please do so responsibly.