Rococo is De Bortoli's approachable non-vintage sparkling wine, blended from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced across Riverina, King Valley and Yarra Valley. The Charmat method delivers a soft, creamy mousse and a textured, easy-drinking palate with biscuit, baked pastry and citrus characters. A multi-vintage blend designed for consistent quality and immediate enjoyment — reliable, crowd-pleasing and excellent value for celebrations and everyday occasions.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Medium straw yellow with a vigorous, persistent bead.
Aroma
Mature biscuity and baked pastry aromas with grilled peach, honey, lemon, ripe pear and Granny Smith apple. A fine brioche layer adds complexity and depth.
Palate
Soft, creamy and textured with a fine, mousse-like mouthfeel. Ripe stone fruit and citrus flavours with attractive layers of fruit sweetness, ending in a fine lemon sherbet finish. Very easy-drinking with good length and enough acidity to remain refreshing.
Pairs With
Oysters, fresh prawns, smoked salmon, soft cheeses, antipasto and light finger food. Serve well chilled at 6–8°C. Drink now.
Reviews
"Refined glitz. Dense yet elegant aromatic mix of lemons, ripe pears, Granny Smith and Fuji apples with a fine brioche layer. The palate is ripe and full with a fine, mousse-like mouthfeel. Attractive layers of fruit sweetness weaved with some citrus, creating a nice harmony across the palate, and ending in a fine, lemon sherbet finish."
Selector Magazine, November 2025
"Sliced pineapple, green apple and nashi pear. Lemon drops and lime Creamsicle. Chalk dust and marble. Soft and fruity on the palate, a gentle bead with a touch of pear nectar sweetness. A very easy-drinking style for all occasions."
Halliday Wine Companion 2025, August 2024
"Medium straw yellow colour with a vigorous bead in the glass. Grilled peach and honey aromas. Full bead, full of vigour on entry, sweet stone fruits and some glazed pastry undertones. Good length and enough acidity to ensure its reasonably refreshing into the finish."
The Real Review, February 2024
Awards & Accolades
Silver Medal — 2023 Riverina Open Wine Show
Wine Sellers Direct Verdict
Rococo occupies the approachable, great-value end of the Australian sparkling category — a Charmat method blend that prioritises soft mousse, easy-drinking texture and consistent quality over complexity or prestige. What makes it distinctive is the multi-region, multi-vintage approach: Riverina fruit provides generosity and depth, while King Valley and Yarra Valley components contribute backbone and cool-climate freshness. For those seeking a reliable crowd-pleaser that drinks above its price point, Rococo is a compelling release — honest, well-made and genuinely enjoyable.
Who Should Drink This?
Choose Rococo if you enjoy approachable, easy-drinking sparkling wines with soft mousse and biscuit complexity; if you're entertaining a crowd and need reliable quality at an accessible price; or if you want a versatile sparkling that works equally well as an aperitif, celebration wine or casual everyday pour. It may not suit those seeking a more complex traditional-method style or a single-region premium expression.
Winemaking Notes
A blend of 66% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir and 2% other varieties sourced from Riverina, King Valley and Yarra Valley. Cool-climate King Valley and Yarra Valley vineyards provide backbone and length; warmer Riverina fruit contributes depth and generosity. Fruit is gently pressed and fermented in tank at elevated temperatures to produce light, mineral base wines. Cask-aged reserve wines are blended in to achieve house complexity. The cuvée is then produced using the Charmat method — secondary fermentation in a pressurised tank — to instil a fine, persistent perlage and a soft, mouth-filling mousse. A non-vintage blend across multiple vintages. Winemaker: John Coughlan. Alc/Vol: 12.0%. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
