Best Pink Wines to Enjoy this Valentine’s Day

Want to go that extra step in celebrating Saint Valentine’s Day? Pick a premium pink wine—that’s how!

Pink wine—or rosé wine as it’s more typically known—comes in a wide range of styles, from still to sparkling and dry to sweet. Pink wine tastes as delicious as it looks, and thanks to its food-friendly character, it pairs beautifully with a wide variety of dishes.

There’s a rosé out there for every couple to enjoy—read our guide to find the right one for you.

Why Drink Rosé on Valentine’s Day?

The question you should be asking is, why drink anything other than rosé wine on Valentine’s Day?

Rosé gets its name from its pink color, ranging from hues of barely-there blush to dark raspberry. This makes it a fitting choice to celebrate the “day of love” with its color theme of pink and lighter shades of red.

Rosé wine doesn’t just look pretty, though. It brings a spectrum of flavors to your palate—some are dry and sophisticated, while others are sweeter and fruitier. There’s a rosé wine for every preference, every dish and every moment of your love story.

One of the best things about rosé wine is that it pairs well with lots of different foods. Whether you’re making googly eyes over a plate of seafood, barbecue, fruity desserts or even chocolate, rosé can match up quite nicely.

And don’t worry about the cost. Sure, you can find expensive bottles of still and sparkling rosé wines, but there are plenty of affordable options, too.

So, why not take the romance of Valentine’s Day one step further and open a bottle of pink wine?

Best Pink Wine For Valentine’s Day: Sparkling Rosé

Rosé Champagne

Planning on going all-out on the romance front this Valentine’s Day? Then an elegant rosé Champagne is the only choice.

Its delicate pink tint, exquisite bubbles and complex flavors lend luxury to any occasion. Fresh red fruits such as strawberries and raspberries take center stage, often accompanied by subtle toasty brioche notes. Pink Champagne pairs with all the classic Valentine’s dishes, from lobster to chocolate-covered strawberries.

Rosé Prosecco

Rosé Prosecco is a delightful Italian sparkling wine celebrated for its light pink color, refreshing bubbles and vibrant character. It features crowd-pleasing flavors of ripe strawberries, peaches and a hint of white blossom. The balance of ripe fruit and crisp acidity makes it a versatile match for Valentine’s Day dishes—imagine it with a delicious chicken risotto or even a classic, creamy tiramisu for two.

Our Prezza Prosecco Rosé 2021 from Treviso is dry and fabulously fruity, with delicate orchard fruit flavors and vibrant aromas of crisp apple, juicy peach and ripe citrus.

Rosé Cava

Rosé Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine made using the same method as Champagne. It has a vibrant pink color and lively, fine bubbles, offering fresh berry flavors (strawberry, raspberry and more) with a crisp, dry finish. Its delicate ripe-fruited flavors and refreshing acidity make it a versatile choice for Valentine’s Day dining, but some classic pairings would be succulent seared scallops or a mixed berry tart with two spoons—perfect for sharing.

Sparkling Italian Rosato

Rosato is simply the Italian term for rosé. It tends to have vibrant freshness and delicate flavors. Made in both still and sparkling styles, it has fruity notes of strawberries, cherries and raspberries, often with a light, floral undertone.

Ideally suited for Valentine’s Day, sparkling Italian rosatos are typically crisp and light-bodied, making them a versatile partner with food. A classic match is seafood pasta, but off-dry and sweeter styles can also complement a romantic sharing dessert such as strawberry cheesecake, taking the romance to the next level.

Private Beach is a frizzante Italian sparkling pink with gentle bubbles and vibrant, mouthwatering flavors of strawberry and watermelon. It tastes of summer, and the bottle’s Art Deco-inspired label echoes that sentiment.

Best Pink Wine For Valentine's Day: Still Rosé

Provence Rosé

Provence rosé is a classic French wine celebrated for its pale pink color, delicate floral aromas and refreshing flavors. Expect notes of ripe strawberries and citrus, plus a hint of dried herbs. This crisp and elegant style of rosé is perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal of grilled fish and shellfish or a delicate chicken salad.

Moulin de Pontfract Rosé 2022 is a classic Provence rosé from a 300-year-old domaine in the small village of Correns. With its delicate floral notes and citrus flavors, it makes a super-stylish aperitif and a great partner for salads, grilled fish or chicken dishes.

Grenache-Based Rosé

Grenache is a magical grape for rosé wines, so it will come as no surprise that it’s the world’s most popular variety for use in rosé blends. It can be made in a range of styles but is typically light-to-medium-bodied and deep pink in color. Grenache-based rosés overflow with intense flavors, including strawberry, red cherry, citrus, fresh herbs, white pepper and rose petals. With its well-balanced acidity and versatile nature, Grenache-based rosés can be paired with a feast of Valentine’s Day dishes, from a rich ratatouille to a fresh berry pavlova.

Our White Ridge Rosé 2022 is a dry, light-bodied rosé wine with ripe raspberry and red cherry aromas, plus hints of wild herbs and mineral notes.

Cinsault-Based Rosé

Cinsault is another classic grape used in high-quality rosés. It can be vinified on its own, or more commonly as part of a blend. Cinsault tends to produce light, aromatic rosés that are famous for their floral and fruity profile. It typically has enticing notes of ripe strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, citrus, rose petal and dried spices. It’s delicate and elegant with a refreshing acidity, so why not include a bottle in your Valentine’s Day celebrations? Pair Cinsualt-based rosés with sophisticated dishes designed to impress—think seared tuna with a strawberry salad.

From southern France’s Cabrières region, L’Estabel Grande Cuvée Comtesse 2022 is a crisp and vibrant Cinsault-based rosé with hints of white peach, citrus and raspberry.

Still Italian Rosato

Still rosato Italian wines are popular for Valentine’s Day celebrations, thanks to their vibrant pink shade and crisp acidity. With typical fruit flavors of ripe strawberry, cherry and citrus, these versatile and food-friendly wines are perfectly paired with classic Italian dishes like Caprese salad or a fresh Margherita pizza.

Delicious with food or served as an aperitif to set the mood, our Aleli Rosato from Piedmont is a good pick—crisp, fresh and dry with hints of fresh blackberry and strawberry.

Drink Pink All Year Round

You don’t have to save pink wine just for Valentine’s Day. Whether still or sparkling, rosé wines are a welcome sight all year round, with each style offering pink wine lovers something different but always delicious.

Not sure about pinks? No worries! On Valentine’s Day, pick the wine you and your partner like the most. So, if you prefer a silky Pinot Noir or creamy Chardonnay, don’t let us stop you from sharing a bottle of your favorite wine on the most romantic day of the year.

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