50 Shades of Rosé Sparkling Wine Awards 2021 Results

The second year of our ‘50 Shades of Rosé‘ awards and we were very pleased to welcome some top judges to join us by the sea as we tasted and scored 57 x rosé sparkling wines* (all from the 2020 Glass of Bubbly Awards).

Judges were:

Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Abbie Bennington DipWSET

Kirsty Woodgate DipWSET

Luciana Girotto

Christopher Walkey

Blind tasting took place at the Glass of Bubbly tasting ‘green’ room where pouring service was provided by Oliver Walkey. All scores were checked live and awards results announced live. The top three rosé sparkling wines were:

 

1st Place: B.Brut Rosé (Luxembourg)

2nd Place: Vin.CO Spumante Rosé Extra Dry (Italy)

3rd Place: Champagne de Watere Rosé Brut (France)

 

Winery – Wine Label – 1 x judging tasting notes – Full list of entries and live link back to the wines so you can find out more:

B.Brut – Rosé “Caramel, raspberry, peach, wild strawberry aromas. Flavours consist of a good balance of fruits and toasty notes.” Kirsty Woodgate

VIN.CO – Spumante Rosé Extra Dry “Pale pink / baby pink. Small bubbles. Very delicate, floral, lovely aromatic. Flavours are red fruits, hazelnut, peach, very zesty acidity, light body, good definition and length. Savoury finish.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Champagne De Watère – Premier Cru Brut Rosé de Saignée “Violet, aromatic, orange blossom, red fruits on the nose. Red fruits, touch dry, pink floral.” Christopher Walkey

Champagne Chateau de Boursault – Rosé Saignée “Strawberry, red currents, raspberries – No bitterness in length.” Abbie Bennington

Champagne PHAL B. de BEAUFORT – Cuvée Harmonie Bouzy Grand Cru Rosé 2012 “Charming Vegetal mousse. Tomato leaf, red berries, long finish.” Luciana Girotto

 

Codice Citra – Primae Lucis Brut Rosé “Damp cellar, lemon peel and peachy yeast aromas. Peach, strawberry, pastry flavours.” Christopher Walkey

Schlumberger – Rosé Brut Klassik “Strawberry and cream, touch of cranberry lemon light mousse. Long finish.” Kirsty Woodgate

Pisoni Rosé – Millesimato Trentodoc “Mid salmon colouring, mid sized bubbles. Red fruits, light yeast on nose. Balanced, lively acidity, light body, gentle creamy mousse, longish finish. Elegant garden party style.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Posestvo Čehovin – Penina Rose “Delicate nose. Deep pink colour. Rough texture. Ripe, sweet berries, fruit tart with long strong fresh length.” Luciana Girotto

Villa Franciacorta – Bokè Franciacorta Rosé Brut Millesimato 2014 “Vegetal, soft red berry fruits on the nose. Soft flavours of dry toast, dry cheese and subtle red fruit hints.” Christopher Walkey

 

Durnberg – Sparkling Rosé “Very pale Provencal pink. Red fruits on palate, fresh, vibrant finish. Enjoyable and not too sweet.” Abbie Bennington

Ca d’Or – Franciacorta Docg Noble Rosé “Hint of peach, small bubbles, crushed strawberry, plenty of croissant. Lively acidity, creamy mousse, mid-weight, depth and concentration and good length.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Champagne Laurent Lequart – Blanche Andésyne Rosé “Strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, baked apple and tar on the nose. Apple pie, almond and hazelnut flavours.” Kirsty Woodgate

Champagne Vollereaux – Cuvée Marguerite rosé 2012 “Dry bread, citrus, lively green fruits, long and savoury finish.” Luciana Girotto

Champagne Faniel & Fils – Rosé Perlane “Dark pink. Medium intensity. Red fruits, nectarine. Punchy on the palate.” Abbie Bennington

Fox & Fox – Expression Rosé Brut 2014 “Peach and pink floral nose with a delicate creamy layer added. Orange blossom, raspberry, herbaceous, tomato leaves and orange zest in the palate.” Christopher Walkey

 

Johann Kattus – Kattus Cuvée Rosé “Pale baby pink. Really herbaceous, grassy, under ripe strawberry, crisp acidity, light body. Attractive fruits, but a little simple. Savoury finish.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Badagoni – Rosé “Gorgeous orange / pink colour. Smoky, red cherry, sweet pineapple, sugars, burnt caramel and toffee aromas  Roasted fruits and creamy flavours.” Kirsty Woodgate

Rodica – Brut Rosé “Mid-mild salmon pink colour. Large bubbles. A little murky. Smoky, earthy, orange zest, spices. Fair acidity, average length. Odd style.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Fitz – Pink “Intense colour. Intense syrup as per Kir Royale. Spicy. Round big bubbles. Long finish. Classic.” Luciana Girotto

Champagne Roger Brun – Romance “Creamy raspberry and strawberry on the nose.  Red berries, red apples, strawberry with a touch of toasted creamy in flavours.” Christopher Walkey

Riva Dei Frati – Claudia Rosé “Mid salmon in colour. Under ripe stone fruits on the nose. Red fruits on the palate.” Abbie Bennington

 

Kmečka Zadruga Krško – Cesarska “Roasted coffee, nectarine – low intensity flavours. Quite high acidity.” Kirsty Woodgate

Johanneshof Reinisch – Pinot Noir Brut Reserve 2014 BIO “Creamy light red fruits, yeasty, soft citrus on the nose. Red berry fruits, minerals, good acidity, steely length.” Christopher Walkey

Vinska klet Frelih – Rosé Brut “Creamy strawberry on the nose and on the palate too. Vegetal also.” Luciana Girotto

Silveri – Cuvee Brut Rose “Butter, smoke, cream, smooth. Very palatable and pleasing.” Kirsty Woodgate

VIN.CO – Abruzzo Spumante DOP Rosé Brut “Very pale pink. Strawberry, raspberry. Gentle yeast. Nicely balanced with acidity, light body – A good summer wine.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Radgonske Gorice – Penina Rose extra dry “Pale, mid-onion skin colour. Slight biscuit / brioche nose. Apricot juice, lemon sherbert, blue cheese flavours.” Abbie Bennington

Vinarstvo Rebula – Penina Rosa “Vegetal, herbaceous, tomato leaves on the nose. Tomato leaves, soft raspberry, yeasty / toasty in flavours.” Christopher Walkey

CANTINE VITEVIS – Juliet Rosé “Delicate pink colour. Vegetable garden, stone fruits, tomato leaf. Fine texture. Light and bright.” Luciana Girotto

Arunda – Brut Excellor “Pale peach colour with persistent bubbles. Lovely red fruits, some autolysis, juicy fruits on the palate. High acidity, brittle mousse giving structure. Complexity and length.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Bjana – Brut Rosé 2015 “Saline, salty sea, ocean breeze. Perfect for a trip to the beach! Pears nectarine, peach flavours. Delicate. Added apples (stewed) and quince. Lacking slightly in fizz.” Kirsty Woodgate

Kmečka zadruga Krško – Rosé “Cherryade style in the glass visually. Red cherry, red currant and grapey / tannins in the finish.” Abbie Bennington

 

Kartuzija Pleterje – Resslova Penina “Dark fruits, undergrowth, soft raspberry nose. Red fruits, peach and fresh bread in flavours.” Christopher Walkey

Camel Valley – 2018 Pinot Noir Rose Brut “Citrus notes, light jasmine, leafy, candy on the hose. Off dry in the beginning with light, leafy palate. Well done, classical style.” Luciana Girotto

Maso Martis – Rosé Extra Brut 2016 “Pale peach, small bubbles. Red berries, quite yeasty and herbal notes on the nose. Mid weight, lemon zest, creamy mousse with a savoury finish.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Radgonske Gorice – Penina Rose Selection brut “Peach, apricot, fetta cheese / yeasty nose. Pleasant fruitiness with good acidity / peach skin.” Christopher Walkey

Ventiventi – Rosé Lambrusco Rosato Modena DOC “Frothy, slightly reductive nose – smoke, flint, lemon. Nectarine, apples, sourdough crust flavours.” Kirsty Woodgate

La Montina – Franciacorta Rosé Extra Brut “Pale pink, lazy bubbles, raspberry, gentle yeast, off dry. Light body, creamy mousse, juicy, good freshness, nice balance, fair length.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Medot – Brut Rosé “Classic sparkling rosé style. Strawberry, light autolysis, straight done the middle.” Kirsty Woodgate

Karlovcek Jernejeva – Penina rose “Fruit salad, jelly raspberry. Rounded sweet nose almondy.” Luciana Girotto

Lumiere – Rosé 2017 “Pale delicate aromas. Red currant, cranberry, raspberry, sherbert finish with apple, pear – Light character flavours. Medium acidity. Medium length.” Abbie Bennington

 

Szigeti – Pinot Noir Rosé Brut “Candy, red fruits including raspberry, pink floral aromas. Easy to enjoy flavours of soft red berry fruits.” Christopher Walkey

Domacija Pr Cenetovih – Penina Rose “Mid cherry colour. Cherry, raspberry, vibrant fruits, earthy, smoky – very fizzy. Slight tannins, fresh acidity, creamy, fair length.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

CANTINE VITEVIS – BARDOLINO CHIARETTO DOC (rosé) “Ripe nectarine, honeysuckle, blood orange, light edge of pastry with sweet jam covering thinly on top.” Kirsty Woodgate

Poulton Hill Vineyard – Bulari Rosé 2015 “Mid Provencal pink colour. Red fruits, red cherries, redcurrant, nettles, sweet pea, elderflower on the palate. Dry with medium acidity style. Gooseberry, medium plus finish.” Abbie Bennington

Champagne Robert Allait – Cuvée Eclat de Meunier (Rosé de Saignee) “Soft almond, raspberry, meringue aromas. Nice expression of red berry fruits, dried strawberry with good levels of acidity. An attractive warm deeper rosé colouring.” Christopher Walkey

Zantho – Cuvée Rosé “Very pale peach, tight bubbles. White peach, floral, red berries, juicy, vibrant acidity. Light body, creamy mousse texture, nicely defined. Fair length. A little on the sweeter side.” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Martincic – Penina Rose “Sulphur/reductive nose. Crust and crumble, strawberry crumble and redcurrant. Light intensity flavours.” Kirsty Woodgate

Motzenbacker – Rosé Brut “Salmon pink colour. White flowers, almond after taste – creamy texture. Little short in length. Nettles at the close.” Luciana Girotto

Weingut Muller-Grossman – Brut Rosé Reserve “Deep pink. Effervescent bubbles, persistent. High acidity, med intensity, strawberries, red cherries, red currant. Flavours as per nose with added yeast, biscuit and brioche.” Abbie Bennington

Cavas Naveran – Perles Roses “Peach, touch of petroleum, yeast on the nose. Soft pink rose petals, light red fruits, touch of red candy sweets.” Christopher Walkey

Schlumberger – Pinot Noir Brut 2015 “Pear, grape – quite simple flavours. White blossom, floral nose. Lacking complexity.” Kirsty Woodgate

Jože Bevec – Barbara Brut Rosé “Mid cherry colour, small bubbles. Mushroom, restrained, soft fruits, creamy, meringue, candied. Mid weight, modest length – not very typical style!” Patricia Stefanowicz MW

Bibich Winery – Rose Brut “Flat cola, Lucozade, botanical aromas. Dry meditional flavours with added orange blossom, orange peel and faint cherry.” Christopher Walkey

Vinarstvo Valdhuber – Rosé Extra Brut “Light intensity on the nose with sherbet character. Low intensity in flavour, a touch bitter.” Kirsty Woodgate

Vilarnau – Rose (Refused / corked)

The scoring and awards announcements for the 2021 50 Shades of Rosé awards were broadcast live via Instagram here:

 

* How to enter the 50 Shades of Rosé sparkling wine awards? It’s totally free if you enter ‘The Glass of Bubbly Awards’ – Find out more by emailing [email protected] or visiting our awards page here.