Learn more About Rosé Wines

Learn more About Rosé Wines

Rosé wines are increasingly consumed and appreciated. With a pinkish colour, it has a low alcohol content and a sweeter taste. Furthermore, due to its low level of tannins, it is very popular with many people.

How does the production work?

The colour of rosé wines is given by the contact between the grape juice and the skin. So, to create the pink hue, the skin of the grapes is left in contact with the juice for 2 to 3 days.

A point to keep in mind about these wines is that colour and flavour are not related, that is, a lighter rosé can have more complex flavours and aromas than a darker one.

Provence region

The Provence region in France is considered one of the best producers of rosé wine. In fact, it produces more of this wine than others. As it is a large region, there is a wide variety of wines, with different qualities.

Types of rosé wines

The types of rosé wines are distinguished by flavour, aroma and grape. There are dry, fruity and sweet styles.

Dry rosés come from Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tavel grapes. The Tavel produces wines with characteristics more commonly found in red wine, that is, full-bodied, with high alcohol content and low acidity. The shades of the dry type range from light pink to dark pink. It may have a touch of watermelon, strawberry, flowers, cherry and olives.

The fruity rosé wine comes from Sangiovese, Grenache and Pinot Noir grapes. Its tone is usually more similar to ruby ​​or coppery red. It can have touches of strawberry, orange, peach, roses and pepper.

The sweet style is often made from Zinfandel grapes, being the most popular and consumed. It also has touches of strawberry, lemon and melon, with high acidity. It is advisable to serve this wine cold.

Harmonization

To harmonize rosé with a dish, you have to pay attention to the flavour, that is, whether it is sweet or dry. As a rule, it is a very versatile wine, but you may notice this difference.

Sweet rosé wines work with lots of dishes. If you want a menu with spicier dishes, sweets are ideal; these two flavours complement each other.

Dried rosés go well with lighter dishes such as fish, grilled chicken, vegetables, salads and appetizers.

As for desserts, as rosés tend to be sweeter, they don't go together. The dessert sweet can make the wine sour and bring out its alcohol.

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