Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz

Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz is a ready-to-serve sparkling wine spritz from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 6% ABV in a 750ml format. Built on a base of early-harvest Muscat grapes and macerated with natural berry and hibiscus aromas, it stands apart from most lower-ABV sparkling options because it is produced without any dealcoholizing process.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6%  |  Origin: Mendoza, Argentina  |  Style: Ready-to-Serve Sparkling Spritz  |  Producer: Chandon (Moët Hennessy)

Production & Heritage

Chandon's Argentine winery, part of the Moët Hennessy portfolio, sources Muscat grapes that are deliberately low in sugar and harvested early in the season. Fermentation is halted once the alcohol reaches approximately 5.5% ABV with a residual sugar level of 57 g/L, preserving the grape's aromatic intensity. The base sparkling wine is then blended with macerations of natural fruit and botanical aromas — specifically berries and hibiscus — to reach its final 6% ABV. This approach avoids any dealcoholizing technology, meaning the wine's light body and lower alcohol are achieved entirely through grape selection and winemaking technique rather than post-production manipulation.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe red berries — strawberry and raspberry — lead the nose, followed by subtle floral tones of hibiscus and a bright hint of citrus. There is also a faint herbal undercurrent that keeps the profile from leaning overly sweet.

Taste: The entry is juicy and immediate, with strawberry and raspberry flavors arriving first on the palate. At mid-palate, soft hibiscus and blackcurrant notes emerge alongside fine, persistent bubbles that lift the fruit. Touches of rosemary and white pepper add a savory counterpoint that balances the residual sweetness.

Finish: The finish is smooth and lightly sweet, with a clean sparkling close that refreshes rather than lingers. Residual berry and floral notes fade gently, leaving a dry-ish impression despite the wine's fruit-forward character.

How to Drink the Berries & Hibiscus Spritz

Pour it well-chilled straight from the bottle into a large wine glass over ice — it is designed to be ready to serve without additional mixing. For garnish, a sprig of fresh rosemary or a few raspberries complements its existing flavor profile. While it drinks beautifully on its own, it also works as a base ingredient in simple cocktails: a Berry Spritz Punch (lengthened with soda water and fresh citrus for large-format serving), a Hibiscus Mimosa (topped with a splash of fresh orange juice for brunch), or a Rosemary Berry Fizz (shaken briefly with a rosemary-infused simple syrup and strained into a coupe for a more structured serve).

Best For

• Outdoor summer entertaining where a low-ABV, no-prep drink simplifies hosting
• Brunch gatherings as a vibrant alternative to traditional mimosas or bellinis
• Gifting to someone who enjoys sparkling wine but prefers a lighter, fruit-driven style
• Casual weeknight sipping when a full-strength wine feels like too much

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz taste like? It delivers juicy strawberry and raspberry flavors layered with soft hibiscus florals, blackcurrant, and a savory hint of rosemary and white pepper, all carried by fine sparkling bubbles. The overall impression is fruit-forward, lightly sweet, and refreshing.

How does Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz compare to Aperol Spritz? Both serve a similar role as light, colorful aperitif-style drinks, and reviewers frequently position the Chandon spritz as a convenient ready-to-serve alternative to an Aperol Spritz. The key difference is that Aperol Spritz relies on a bitter orange liqueur mixed with Prosecco, while Chandon's version is wine-based with a berry-and-floral rather than bitter-citrus profile.

Is Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz good for beginners? Yes — its 6% ABV, approachable fruit-driven sweetness, and ready-to-serve format make it one of the most accessible sparkling options available, requiring no mixing or cocktail knowledge.

Where is Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz made? It is produced at Chandon's winery in Mendoza, Argentina, using locally grown Muscat grapes harvested early in the season for their low sugar content and high aromatic potential.

What foods pair well with Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz? Fresh fruit platters and berry desserts echo its dominant flavors. Soft, creamy cheeses like brie or burrata contrast its acidity and bubbles. Light salads with goat cheese and candied nuts complement the floral notes. Prosciutto-wrapped melon balances the sweetness with salt. Lemon tarts or panna cotta make a harmonious dessert pairing.

What sizes does Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz come in? The standard bottle size is 750ml, which is the most widely available format.

Is Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz worth the price? It positions as an accessible, entry-level sparkling spritz within the Chandon range, and its ready-to-serve convenience — no Prosecco, aperitif, or soda water required — adds practical value compared to building a spritz from individual components.

Why Chandon Berries & Hibiscus Spritz?

The defining detail here is the production method: Chandon achieves 6% ABV entirely through early-harvest grape selection and arrested fermentation, not by stripping alcohol out after the fact. That distinction matters because dealcoholized wines often sacrifice texture and aromatic complexity, while this spritz retains the fine mousse and aromatic depth you expect from a properly made sparkling wine. Its vivid ruby color and berry-hibiscus profile fill a specific gap for drinkers who want something more interesting than a basic rosé spritz but lighter than a traditional sparkling wine. For anyone seeking a low-ABV option backed by serious winemaking infrastructure, this is one of the few in its category that delivers on both convenience and quality of production.