
Rosé Wine
Learn about rosé wine — the range of styles, how it’s made and more …
What are the types and styles of rosé wine?
Whether it’s fruity and fun or savory and serious, rosé comes in countless styles. Rosé wine is produced throughout the world from a vast array of local grape varieties and is enjoying a surging popularity among wine drinkers. Southern France (particularly Provence), parts of Spain, Italy and California are among the most famous regions for rosé wine production.
How is rosé wine made?
Rosé wine is made using just a brief period of skin contact with red-skinned grapes—usually just a few hours to a couple of days. The resulting color, depending on the grape variety and winemaking style, will range from pale salmon to bold fuchsia. Fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to preserve the primary aromas and flavors, most rosé wine is intended for consumption in its youth.
What gives rosé wine its color?
The length of time the red grape skins stay in contact with their juice, and the particular grape variety(ies) used, are the two main factors that affect the exact color of a rosé wine.
How do you serve rosé wine?
Ideally rosé wine should be stored at about 55F. For serving, cool rosé wines down to about 45 to 50F. (Most refrigerators are colder than this.) As for drinking rosé, the best glasses have a stem and a narrow bowl large enough to allow swirling without spilling.
How long does rosé wine last?
Opened, a bottle of rosé wine will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a few days. Unopened, most rosé wines stay fresh for a year or two, though in rare cases, high end rosé wines can benefit from a few years of age. If you are planning to invest in rose wine to save for a few years, it’s probably a good idea to consult a wine professional.
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Chateau d'Esclans Garrus Rose 2017Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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Wolffer Estate Summer in a Bottle Rose 2018Rosé from Long Island, New York, Other U.S.
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Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 2018Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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Vanderpump Rose 2018Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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Miraval Rose 2018Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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La Vieille Ferme Rose 2018Rosé from Vin de France, France
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Aix Rose 2018Rosé from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Provence, France
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Hampton Water Rose 2018Rosé from Languedoc-Roussillon, France
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Mi Mi en Provence Grand Reserve Rose 2018Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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JNSQ Rose Cru 2018Rosé from California
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Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Grand Cru Cotes de Provence Rose (3 Liter Bottle) 2018Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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Adelsheim Rose 2017Rosé from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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The Palm by Whispering Angel Rose 2018Rosé from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Provence, France
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SeaGlass Rose of Pinot Noir 2018Rosé from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Brooks Rose of Pinot Noir 2018Rosé from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Grand Cru Cotes de Provence Rose 2018Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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Chateau d'Esclans Les Clans Rose 2017Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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Cupcake Vineyards Rose 2018Rosé from California
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Barnard Griffin Rose of Sangiovese 2018Rosé from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Angeline Rose of Pinot Noir 2018Rosé from California
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Secret Indulgence Digression Cotes de Provence Rose 2018Rosé from Cotes de Provence, Provence, France
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Domaine De Cala Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose Classic 2018Rosé from Provence, France
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Martin Ray Rose of Pinot Noir 2017Rosé from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Erath Rose of Pinot Noir 2018Rosé from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose (3 Liter Bottle) 2018Rosé from Provence, France
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