Croft Pink is the First Ever Rosé Port Aperitif
Marissa Liu — November 13, 2009 — Lifestyle
Croft Pink port is redefining port drinking by providing a light, crisp, fruity and flavorful alternative to the usually sweet dessert wine. In fact, Croft Pink is an aperitif. It can be served on its own (over ice) or in a variety of tasty, simple or sophisticated cocktails.
Winemaker David Guimaraens used a slow fermentation process, one that is twice as long as the traditional fermentation method for standard port and white port-making technology to produce the rosé-style Croft Pink port.
Croft Pink port achieves a light ruby color from gentle contact with the skins of traditional port grapes. At $17 a bottle Croft Pink port is also an inexpensive alternative to both other aperitifs and dessert wines.
Winemaker David Guimaraens used a slow fermentation process, one that is twice as long as the traditional fermentation method for standard port and white port-making technology to produce the rosé-style Croft Pink port.
Croft Pink port achieves a light ruby color from gentle contact with the skins of traditional port grapes. At $17 a bottle Croft Pink port is also an inexpensive alternative to both other aperitifs and dessert wines.
Trend Themes
1. Rosé-style Aperitifs - The rise of rosé-style aperitifs presents an opportunity for beverage companies to create light, refreshing alternatives to traditional dessert wines.
2. Extended Fermentation - Exploring longer fermentation processes can result in innovative and unique flavors, as demonstrated by Croft Pink's use of a twice as long fermentation method.
3. Affordable Alternatives - The demand for inexpensive aperitifs and dessert wine alternatives opens up an opportunity for businesses to offer affordable options like Croft Pink port.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage - The beverage industry can tap into the growing market of rosé-style aperitifs and offer innovative, refreshing alternatives to traditional options.
2. Winemaking - Winemakers can leverage extended fermentation processes to create unique and flavorful products that stand out in the market.
3. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can incorporate affordable alternatives like Croft Pink port into their offerings, providing customers with budget-friendly options for aperitifs and dessert wines.
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