If you think all dessert wines are too sweet, think again. Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto 2004 ($21.99) is a red sparkler that's appealing without being cloying. It has a fabulous ripe raspberry flavor and rosy scent. The bubbles are light and the fruitiness rich yet refreshing. The festive hue makes this wine ideal for special occasions. I poured it alongside a white cake, but it would complement chocolate excellently. Although we sipped this sparkler with dessert, it's unique berry-forward flavor means it could be enjoyed anytime — before, during, or after a meal.
Has anyone sipped this festive bubbly? What did you think of it?
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I think I might like this...I like dessert wines. Riesling is my most favorite type of wine because it's a little sweeter.
1banfi is soooooo good! great recommendation, yum!
2Hah - we just popped open a bottle of this a few minutes ago. It is sooooo yummy with chocolate! The first time I tried it was with a dark chocolate flourless cake 5 or 6 years ago, and I don't believe I've ever tried it with anything besides chocolate since because the pairing is so divine.
3I totally enjoyed this wine with a restaurant meal. It is not overly sweet yet displays fruit tones to delight the palate. I have since purchased a bottle and will enjoy with dessert. Way to go, Banfi!!
4This is such a great wine- and like courtney said- soooooo good with chocolate!!!
5I bought this a few years for a Valentine's dinner party (for all of my girls who were single that year...including me) and have loved it since!
6LOVE rosa regale; it's my favorite dessert wine.
7I love this little wine!! I first discovered it in Vermont! I wrote about it recently on the Washington, D.C. food blog DCFUD. If you'd like, check it out at: http://dcfud.smorgasblog.com/archives/003779.html.
8First discovered this on my honeymoon in Disney World. My husband and I just loved it. We try to get it whenever we can. It is so good.
9love it- and its not too sweet so it doesn't have to just be with dessert
10This sounds like it would be right up my alley. I want. I want.
11I love this wine! It's really sweet and refreshing!
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