3 Pink Non-Alcoholic Champagnes That Taste Really Good
There’s something about a bottle of pink Champagne that just tells you right away that you’re in for a fun night. From evenings out with your best friends to nights in with the one you love, pink Champagne is a versatile drink that lets you enjoy wherever you are.
Sometimes, though, you don’t want to invite alcohol to the party, and that’s more than okay. The beauty of the growing alcohol-free movement means that you can celebrate your way. With more and more of the population spending evenings sans alcohol, more and more vintners are taking notice and creating an increasing number of options to allow folks to enjoy the tradition of typically alcoholic drinks, like pink Champagne, without the alcohol.
These three pink non-alcoholic sparkling wines are a perfect way to savor the taste and tradition of sipping your favorite pink Champagne.
Are There Non-Alcoholic Pink Champagnes?
Before we get into the list, we’re going to get a little technical. Technically, you’re not going to find a drink labeled “non-alcoholic pink Champagne” because that would be a misnomer. To be labeled a type of Champagne, there are certain boxes that have to be checked.
You might have heard that, for a sparkling wine to be called Champagne, it has to come from the Champagne region of France. However, there’s actually a list of regulations a winemaker has to follow for them to legally be able to call their wine Champagne.
To make a Champagne, a winemaker needs to follow the Méthode Champenoise. First, the winemaker creates a still, dry wine using an initial fermentation process. Then, the winemaker adds a mixture of sugar and yeast called the liqueur de tirage.
After the first fermentation, the Champagne-to-be will have an ABV of about 9%, but the second fermentation pushes it up to 12%. Since alcohol is produced through this strict method of wine creation, there’s no way to have a Champagne that’s non-alcoholic. Winemakers take these regulations very seriously, which is why you’ll often see “sparkling wine” on the label of a non-alcoholic wine that looks a whole lot like pink Champagne.
The 3 Best Non-Alcoholic Pink Champagnes
Now that we’ve gone through the legalese, let’s get into the fun stuff. These wines are labeled sparkling wines, but they share many key characteristics with the best pink Champagnes.
BEAU VIVA
When you think of Champagne, you likely think of celebrations, and celebrations were the inspiration behind the creation of BEAU VIVA. Crafted by an award-winning winemaker in Provence and made from carefully selected grapes from the South of France, this non-alcoholic bubbly balances the bright flavors of citrus and ripe red fruits to create something that’s both lightly sweet and perfectly dry, making for a pink Champagne flavor you won’t forget. BEAU VIVA is 100% wine, but with a 0% ABV made by the process of vacuum distillation, which preserves even the most delicate of aromas and flavors.
● Appearance: A vibrant, light pink reminiscent of delicate rose petals in the morning sun, with a steady stream of effervescent bubbles
● Nose: A floral bouquet playing with notes of lemon, grapefruit, strawberries, and raspberries
● Palate: A complex balance of citrus and light and juicy red fruit
● Finish: Red fruit and subtle citrus before a crisp, dry finale
● Dealcoholization Method: Vacuum distillation
● ABV: 0% ABV
● Price: $34.99 for a 750 mL bottle
● When to Drink: Made for celebrations of all sizes
Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé
Created from Tempranillo grapes from La Mancha in southern Spain, Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé starts by using stainless steel vats to make the wine base before Noughty uses vacuum distillation to remove the alcohol. The wine then goes through an aroma recovery process before it’s lightly carbonated. The result is a full-bodied rosé with medium acidity, chalky minerality, and a crisp, dry finish.
● Appearance: A light, transparent pink
● Nose: Freshly picked berries
● Palate: Sweet red berries with a chalky minerality and a hint of watermelon
● Finish: Dry finish
● Dealcoholization Method: Vacuum distillation
● ABV: 0% ABV
● Price: $23.00 for a 750 mL bottle
● When to Drink: Alongside apertifs and small bites
Bouchaine Non-Alcoholic Rosé
Non-alcoholic wines are still a rarity from California vintners, but Bouchaine Vineyards is testing the waters with their Non-Alcoholic Rosé. Their rosé was created from Pinot Noir grapes grown on the southern border of Napa Valley’s Carneros district. After extracting the juice, it’s fermented in stainless steel tanks before being blended. Then, it goes through a vacuum distillation process to remove the alcohol. It’s important to note that, as not all non-alcoholic wines are fully alcohol-free, this wine actually has an ABV at or slightly below 0.5% ABV.
● Appearance: A bright, translucent pink
● Nose: Strawberries and melons
● Palate: Cherries, honeydew melon, red currant, and lemon curd
● Finish: Dry finish with lingering notes of nutmeg
● Dealcoholization Method: Vacuum distillation
● ABV: 0.5% ABV
● Price: $25.00 for a 750 mL bottle
● When to Drink: Sharing a meal with family and friends
Say “Cheers!” to the Best Pink Non-Alcoholic Champagne Alternative
There is perhaps no wine that’s more synonymous with celebration than Champagne. Whether you’re raising a glass to a newly married couple or savoring an evening with friends you’ve had forever, Champagne says, “We are here to celebrate!”
BEAU VIVA was designed for all of life’s celebrations, from big changes to the everyday moments worth savoring. Unlike many other non-alcoholic sparkling wines, BEAU VIVA is a symphony of flavor, from crisp citrus to juicy strawberries. Unlike Champagne, which only allows those over 21 to partake in the celebration, everyone can raise a glass with BEAU VIVA’s 0% ABV sparkling rosé.
Celebrate your way with BEAU VIVA.
