Skyfall Gran Reserva is a naturally blue sparkling wine from Spain that is now being launched in the UK.
The wine is made with four types of grapes—Macabeu, Parellada, Xarel·lo and Chardonnay—plus a blend of natural flower and fruit extracts, which adds the distinctive turquoise hue to the wine. Each bottle of Skyfall Gran Reserva is aged for a period of three years and labelled by hand.
Many food and beverage producers are experimenting with the use of the butterfly pea flower for creating blue-hued teas, preserves and other treats. In combination with slightly acidic citrus juice, the butterfly pea flower's pH levels are altered, causing a dramatic color change. Blumond, Gik and Azul are the names of some of the other branded blue wine beverages that can be found across the world.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Natural Color Innovation
- The butterfly pea flower's natural color-changing properties can be utilized industry-wide for new product development such as blue-hued baked goods and confectionaries.
- Elevated Product Packaging
- Artisanal and specialized labeling and packaging of products like Skyfall Gran Reserva can add a luxurious and personalized touch to consumers.
- Unconventional Flavor Blends
- Combining natural fruit and flower blends, like Skyfall Gran Reserva, can create unique and exciting flavor combinations in the beverage and food sectors.
Where This Applies
- Wine and Spirits
- The wine industry can develop unique and specialized blends, like Skyfall Gran Reserva, to attract new consumers and promote experiential drinking.
- Food and Beverage
- Butterfly pea flower extracts and blends can be used in baked goods, confectionaries, and mixology to add a new level of novelty and creativity to established products.
- Luxury and Personalization
- Handcrafted labeling and store display techniques could be used across multiple industries to elevate the branded experience and entice customers.
