- Rosé wine is also called, rosado (Spain), rosato (Italy) or "blush".
- Technically rosé wine is unfinished red wine.
- Due to their versatility, they are a good choice for summer picnics and barbeques, pairing well with different types of food.
- The amount of time the skins of red grapes have with the grape juice determine the color of the wine, the shorter the contact time with the skins, the lighter the wine’s color. Longer contact time with red grape skins produce deeper colors.
- Rosé wines can be sweet or dry, with many European rosés characterized as dry.
- Rosé wines can be made from one varietal or a blend.
- Most rosé wines are made from a red grape varietal.
- Varietals most often used in making a rosé wine are Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and zinfandel.
- Sparkling rosés are traditionally made with a blend of red and white grapes.
- Rosé wine flavors tend to be more subtle versions of their red wine varietal counterparts.
- Try rosé wines with sushi, burgers, pizza, pasta, different meats and seafood.
- Rosé wines are also a good value which contributes to their growing popularity.
- Half of the rosé wine made in France comes from Provence.
For a creative experience with rosé wine, join us in the studio on Saturday, June 30th for Vincent Van Gogh and Rosé.