Rococo Sparkling Wine - De Bortoli Yarra Valley

Rococo is De Bortoli's approachable sparkling wine, crafted from a blend of Riverina, King Valley and Yarra Valley fruit. Designed for easy enjoyment, Rococo combines soft mousse, gentle biscuit complexity and fresh citrus-driven fruit flavours in a versatile sparkling style that offers excellent value for entertaining, celebrations and everyday occasions. If you're looking for a reliable, crowd-pleasing Australian sparkling that drinks above its price point, Rococo is a strong choice.

Rococo At A Glance

Producer: De Bortoli Family Winemakers
Regions: Riverina, King Valley & Yarra Valley
Style: Australian sparkling wine
Character: Biscuit, citrus, pear, baked pastry, soft mousse
Best for: Entertaining, celebrations and casual occasions
Serving temperature: 6–8°C
Drink now or cellar: Drink now
Price positioning: Great-value sparkling

Why Buy Rococo?

  • Excellent value Australian sparkling wine that drinks above its price point
  • Soft, creamy mousse and easy-drinking style with broad appeal
  • Biscuit and pastry complexity from reserve wine blending
  • Fruit sourced from multiple regions — Riverina, King Valley and Yarra Valley
  • Versatile and food-friendly across a wide range of occasions
  • From De Bortoli — Australian family winemakers since 1928

Understanding Rococo

Rococo sits between everyday entry-level sparklings and more expensive premium styles. It offers greater texture and complexity than many wines at its price point — soft mousse, gentle biscuit character and fresh fruit flavours — while remaining approachable, versatile and affordable. The blend draws on the generosity and consistency of Riverina fruit alongside the cool-climate structure contributed by King Valley and Yarra Valley components.

This is not a prestige sparkling or a Champagne alternative. It is a well-made, honest Australian sparkling wine that delivers reliably across a wide range of occasions — and that is its genuine strength.

Best Occasions

Celebrations — Soft mousse and easy-drinking style make Rococo a natural choice for toasts and casual celebrations.
Aperitif — Serve chilled before dinner alongside light snacks, antipasto or soft cheeses.
Entertaining — Excellent value for serving to a crowd without compromising on quality.
Everyday occasions — Approachable enough for casual weeknight enjoyment.
Gifts — A reliable, crowd-pleasing sparkling at an accessible price point.

Food Pairing Guide

  • Antipasto and charcuterie boards
  • Soft cheeses — brie, camembert, ricotta
  • Light seafood — prawns, smoked salmon, oysters
  • Fresh fruit platters
  • Light finger food and canapés
  • Pizza and casual Italian-style dishes

Serve well chilled at 6–8°C.

Buying Advice

Best for celebrations: Rococo — soft mousse and easy-drinking style suit toasts and casual occasions.
Best for entertaining a crowd: Rococo — excellent value and broad appeal make it ideal for volume serving.
Looking for a different sparkling style? Explore King Valley Prosecco for a fresh, fruit-forward sparkling expression, or browse Yarra Valley wines for more complex traditional-method styles.
Looking for something more casual? De Bortoli Spritz offers a ready-to-drink format for relaxed entertaining.

Rococo FAQs

What is Rococo sparkling wine?

Rococo is De Bortoli's approachable sparkling wine, blended from Riverina, King Valley and Yarra Valley fruit. It is designed for easy enjoyment across a wide range of occasions, with soft mousse, gentle biscuit complexity and fresh citrus-driven flavours.

Is Rococo a traditional method sparkling wine?

No. Rococo is produced using the Charmat method, where the second fermentation takes place in a pressurised tank rather than in the bottle. This produces a softer, fresher style than traditional method sparklings and contributes to the wine's approachable, easy-drinking character.

How should I serve Rococo?

Serve well chilled at 6–8°C. Rococo is best enjoyed on release and does not require cellaring.

What food pairs best with Rococo?

Antipasto, soft cheeses, light seafood, fresh fruit and casual finger food are all excellent matches. The soft mousse and gentle acidity make it well-suited to a wide range of casual food occasions.

Is Rococo good value?

Yes — Rococo is designed to deliver soft mousse, biscuit complexity and easy-drinking character at an accessible price point. It is a reliable, crowd-pleasing sparkling that performs well above its price bracket for casual entertaining and celebrations.

Is Rococo a good gift?

Yes — for casual gifting and celebrations where an approachable, crowd-pleasing sparkling is required. For a more premium gift, consider King Valley Prosecco or other Yarra Valley sparkling expressions.

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