I love rosé wine. Like seriously, it’s my signature drink. Anytime I am running late to a special occasion, my friends or date knows to just go ahead and order the rosé. What can I say? I like what I like. One sip of this pinkish hue wine and you’ll feel bossy, sexy, sassy, classy, and elegant, all in one. Or at least, that’s what I feel!
What is Rosé?
These pinkish hued wines are produced all over the world. Rosé wines can be made from white and red grapes from various regions but the most popular and consistent rosé wines are from Provence, France.
Rosés are known from their floral and red fruit notes. Expect tastes of strawberries, cherries, or raspberries and often melons and citrus. Rosés, depending on the winemaker, can vary on the sweet/dry scale. These wines are also relatively acidic wines. For this reason, they are often described as refreshing and are commonly served in summer months. In fact, many people jokingly call rosé “summer water” due to its increased popularity in the warmer months.
How is it made?
Wine is essentially juiced grapes that have underwent fermentation. The pink tint of rosé wine is commonly caused by short exposure of red grape skins to the juice of grapes. The longer the red grape skins are exposed to the juice, the darker the hue of the rosé will be. Another, less common, method of producing rosé is by blending white and red wines together.
Food Pairings…
With so many varieties of Rosé, it is hard to give a food pairing list that fits each wine perfectly. However, in general, rosés are great for lighter foods such as grilled chicken, grilled fish, soft cheeses, or chilled salads but can stand up to spicy foods and barbeque, as well. Rosé wine is rather versatile.
What to learn more? Check out these quick videos about rosé wines!
