Rose

The sister to red wine, rose wine is made from crushed red-skinned grapes. For two to three days the skins of the grapes stay in contact with the juice. After several days, the grapes are pressed and the skins are removed and discarded. The early removal of the skins leaves the wine with a delicately light body. Traditionally, rose wine can vary anywhere from a pale, orangey color to a deep purplish hue.

Historically, the southern area of France has been a premiere producer of rose wines. Quite unlike the common perception, the southern region of France (in particular Provence) holds this style of wine in high regard and appreciates it as a staple in the wine industry. However, the Apulia region of Italy produces a fine example of rose. The Spanish regions of Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Navarra as well as Styria in Austria are also famous for the rose wine they produce.

Although often forgotten by consumers, this crisp, aromatic wine is a versatile match for many food dishes and environments. Such a well rounded wine is an agreeable pairing with appetizers and cheese snacks, white meat dishes, fish, pasta or rice. It steadily keeps pace with the long, hot Australian summer days of outdoor dining, beach going and barbequing. Simply stated: this wine is the perfect pick when white wine isn’t quite enough and red wine is far too much.

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