Tasting: Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red

Name: Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red 
Variety: Brachetto d'Acqui
Region: Piedmont
Country: ItalyYear: 2017Price: $20

Winery Review: To be honest, the aromas from this wine don’t do much for me.  It’s slightly floral with strawberry and raspberry aromatics.  But the palate is where this wine shines. As I said, this is a dessert sparkler, so it’s on the sweet side.  It has loads of strawberry and raspberry flavors, which is typical of this variety.

It goes great with chocolate.  Try pairing this one with some chocolate mousse, with which I think it would be divine.

 - 86 Points Tim Lemke

My Review: Like others have said, this wine is SWEET and you can tell that right upon opening it. It smells like berries and tastes like them too. It's my first sparkling wine besides champagne, and the sharpness of the carbonation pairs well with the strawberry sweet taste. If it weren't so bubbly, the sugar might be too overwhelming but I think they mix well. Would try again.