If your knowledge of sparkling red wine begins and ends with light and quaffable Lambrusco , it may surprise you to hear that there are many different expressions - or varieties - of sparkling red , in shades that vary from deep rosé to ruby , and with flavor profiles ranging from soft fruits to spice and chocolate .
Like their still counterparts , sparkling reds get their distinct color from contact with the skins of red grape varieties , and the bubbles are there thanks to a secondary fermentation . They can also vary just as dramatically in style , from dry to semi-sweet .
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