Rosé Wine
WineEditorial draft
Rosé is made from red grapes with brief skin contact, just enough to take on color. It is fresh, fruity and very versatile with food.
How to describe it to a guest
It's a dry, light rosé with strawberry notes; very refreshing with seafood.
Origin
Provence in France is its best-known reference, but it is made worldwide, including Baja California.
Production
By brief maceration, direct pressing of red grapes, or by bleeding off (saignée) juice from a red-wine tank.
Flavor
Strawberry, raspberry, citrus, watermelon and flowers.
Styles
- Pálido y seco
- Provençal style, delicate and mineral.
- Más intenso
- Deeper color and riper fruit.
How to serve it
- GlasswareWine glass
- Temperature8–12 °C.
- Perfect for hot weather and outdoor meals.
Pairings
- Seafood tostadas
- Fresh salads
- Shrimp tacos
Reading the label
- Saignée
- Rosé made by bleeding juice from a red-wine tank.
- Seco
- No perceptible sweetness.
Sources
- The Oxford Companion to Wine
- Wine Folly
Updated October 20, 2026