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Why Sparkling Rose is Perfect for Summer Days

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A hot, sunny day around the pool, on the beach, on the boat, or at your outdoor dining table just cannot be beaten;

There’s nowhere to be, and nothing to do but sit back, relax, and enjoy something cold and refreshing. This is the allure of sparkling rosé; a light, fresh drink that accompanies the midday sun as well as it does a balmy evening. But just why is sparkling rosé so perfect for warmer temperatures? 

The basics of sparkling rosé

First, let’s explore the basics of sparkling rosé wine. Sparkling rosé is a rosé wine that’s been processed using a sparkling wine method, which involves producing CO2 within wine using sugar and yeast, and not allowing it to escape – this forms the bubbles. Sparkling rosés can be created from a variety of grapes; in the case of Aphrodise, the noble Xinomavro variety forms our fruity base wine.

Sparkling rose is most commonly made through the traditional or the Charmat method. Both processes involve a second fermentation following the creation of the base wine. Using the traditional method, CO2 (and therefore those famous bubbles) are created within each bottle itself, by trapping yeast and sugar inside with the wine on a bottle-by-bottle basis. Using the Charmat method, this process happens on a larger scale within tanks; that’s why you’ll often see it described as the tank method.

Why is sparkling wine so perfect for summer days?

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The refreshment it provides

Sparkling rosé provides unrivaled refreshment when the temperature rises, thanks to a few of its defining characteristics. The first, is that rosés tend to be lighter, fruitier wines; think stone fruits, strawberries, and fresh florals. Then there are the bubbles, of course, that lend themselves to feeling refreshed; it’s why we reach for sparkling water on a hot day.

Rosé is also best served chilled – around 7-13°C/45–55°F, making it ideal to enjoy when the heat of the day starts to ramp up.

Women drinking Aphrodise, sat on the edge of a pool
The pairing possibilities

Sparkling rosé is simply so versatile when it comes to the way it pairs with food, which includes the kinds of bites to eat we enjoy in warmer weather. Rosés are frequently enjoyed with the following:

Salads
Seafood
Sushi
Charcuterie
Soft cheese
Fruit desserts

In a similar vein, sparkling rosés are particularly picnic and BBQ friendly, suiting those outdoor gatherings that we tend to enjoy when the sun shines.

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The psychological and social factors

We also can’t discount the appeal that rosé has visually; it looks simply stunning served in a delicate glass, and looks fantastic alongside your summer outfit. It’s also often associated with celebrations and social gatherings, making it a popular choice for summer events.

Aphrodise in a wine glass
Lower alcohol content

Nobody really wants a super heavy wine during the day; many rosés’ sit on the lower end of the alcohol content scale for wine, making it a much lighter choice for daytime drinking.

Woman sipping Aphrodise in the swimming pool, alongside a bottle of Aphrodise.

Choose Aphrodise for your drink of the summer 

When it comes to summer, Aphrodise provides the season that never ends; light, fruity, and ideal for enjoying in the sunshine, our sparkling rosé creates the atmosphere of celebration, no matter what day it is.

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