# Fruity Citrus Wines The Grapefruit Rosé Offers Consumers a Lighter and More Refreshing Wine Option By M | Published 2016-04-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-wine References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/2016/4/19/11456746/wine-rose-cocktail-grapefruit-france) & [pagesjaunes.fr](http://www.pagesjaunes.fr/pros/52787078) The grapefruit rosé produced in Nice, France offers consumers a diverging taste from a traditional red with a citrus wine made from refreshingly fresh fruit. The beverage has a lighter texture, taste and consistency than red wine with the added taste of sweet citrus that is ideal for sipping on its own or [adding to cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-needle-drinks). Like wine is made from rich concord grapes, the [citrus rosé](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barton-guestier2) is made using [fresh pink grapefruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beefeater-grapefruit) that render the boozy beverage might lighter in color and taste, as well as alcohol content. The drink features contrasting sweet and bitter notes of the fruit complemented with carbonation from the natural fermentation process. The beverage can be enjoyed on its own, or paired in other cocktails as a base. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Citrus Wine:** Opportunity for creating more citrus-based wine options that offer a lighter and refreshing alternative to traditional red wines. - **Fruity Rosé:** Potential for developing more fruit-infused rosé wines to cater to consumers seeking a sweeter and fruitier wine experience. - **Alternative Wine Production:** Emerging trend in using non-traditional fruits and flavors in wine production to diversify the market and appeal to different taste preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Wine Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for wineries to experiment with citrus fruits in their wine-making processes, creating unique and appealing products. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Opportunity for beverage manufacturers to expand their product offerings by producing more fruity and refreshing wine options with citrus flavors. - **Hospitality and Food Service:** Innovation opportunity for restaurants, bars, and hotels to include citrus wines on their menus, providing a novel and enticing beverage choice for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aromatic Alcohol-Free Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eisberg-grenache-ros.md) - [Alcohol-Removed Rosés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholremoved-ros.md) - [Refreshing Citrus Moscato Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-orange-spritz.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Fruity Spritzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitis.md) - [Refreshing Alcohol-Free Rosé](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refreshing-alcoholfree-ros.md) - [Canned Low-Sugar Rosé Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-wine-sparkling-ros.md) - [Lemonade-Infused Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-stand-at-main-vine.md) - [Effervescent Soft Pink Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupiolo-prosecco-ros.md) - [Rose-Inspired Sour Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roseinspired-sour-beer.md)