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All About Rosé
Facts about Pink Wine
Intro
Rosé, contrary to what many people believe until they learn about it, is a very dynamic category of wine with multiple relevant facets that include localized characteristics inherent of where it is produced. There are many different varieties of grapes used in the production of Rosés around the world which also makes it one of the most interesting categories of wines to discover...somewhere out there in the world there is a Rosé for everyone.
Countries Producing Rosé
Today pink wine is produced the world over with many expressions giving consumers an opportunity to sample products from every corner of the globe, each with its own distinct character.
Here are the key places producing Rosé:
Europe:
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France
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Italy
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Spain
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Greece
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Germany
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UK
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Switzerland
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Hungary
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Austria
Americas:
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USA
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Mexico
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Canada
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Chile
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Argentina
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Brazil
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Peru
Pacific Rim:
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Australia
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New Zealand
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Japan
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Thailand
Middle East/Africa:
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South Africa
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Lebanon
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Israel
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Tunisia
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Morocco
The Main Types of Rosé
There are many different types of grapes used to make Rosé, depending on the part of the world its produced in. The climate, soil and environment - often referred to as "terroir" - is also a key component of the final product.
Here are the core types of Rosé; in some parts of the world wineries may choose to blend other varieties of grapes and in one way or another most wine grape varieties have been used to make rosé but this is the general baseline for styles:
Provence Style
The beautiful salmon pink is a signature of Provence wines and all those producing in their style.
Cinsault
Sangiovese
The bright ruby red color of Sangiovese that is a trademark of Italian wine. Tastes in the middle between fruity and dry.
Sangiovese
Pinot Noir
Similar notes to their Provencale cousins but these wines integrate a more earthy element on the pallet.
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Beautiful bright redish pink makes Syrah immediately recognizable upon sight. Like its red siblings has notes of dark berries and pairs with hearty dishes.
Syrah
Tempranillo
Refrshing berry and floral undertones but with a spicier character than Provence or Pinot Noir styles.
Tempranillo
Grenache
Graciano
Tavel
Tavel, often referred to as the birthplace of modern day rosé, is synonymous with powerfu deep pink wines that are perfect with red meat dishes.
Grenache
Cinsault