Retro drink from the 70s some say was ‘cringe’ is now becoming cool

It’s no longer just a 1970s relic (Picture: Getty Images)

Let’s play a game… Ready?

Here’s your first clue: Which 1970s wine sold two bottles every three seconds in its heyday? That’s a whopping 23 million bottles a year, for those struggling with the math.

Time for your next clue: It’s Portuguese, comes in a squat bottle, looks orangey-crimson in colour and tastes slightly spritzy. Any guesses?

If you said Mateus Rosé, you’d be correct. But you’re also showing your age.

The pink drink has long been considered a relic that never reall...