04 Oct 2024

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10 Popular Rosé Wines To Explore Worldwide For Beginners

By Smriti Dey

Glasses of crisp, refreshing pink wines are a sight for winter-weary eyes, much like fresh strawberries from the local farmers market. Depending on the grapes used and the growing region, rosé comes in a variety of types, so you can discover a year-round beverage.

There is a sort of wine called rosé that has some colour from the grape skins but not enough to be considered a red wine. Since it is the easiest to manufacture using the skin contact method, it might be the oldest known type of wine. The pink colour can range from a light “onionskin” orange to a vibrant near-purple, depending on the grape varietals and winemaking methods. In English-speaking nations, the wine is typically called rosé, rosado in Spanish, or rosato in Italian.

Rosé wine can be made using three main methods: blending, saignée, and skin contact. Rosé wines come in a variety of sweetness levels, from extremely dry Provençal rosé to sweet White Zinfandels and blushes. They can be made still, semi-sparkling, or sparkling. Rosé wines are produced using a broad range of varietals and are exported all over the world.

The skin contact method is used to produce rosé wine when it is the main product. After being crushed, black-skinned grapes’ skins are left in contact with the juice for a brief amount of time—usually two to twenty hours. Instead of leaving the skins in contact during fermentation (as is the case when making red wine), the grape must be squeezed and disposed of. The finished wine’s colour will become more vivid the longer the skins stay in contact with the liquid. See which rosé is the finest in the world by continuing to read. 

Château d’Esclans

Many attribute the current rosé wine craze to winemaker Sacha Lichine, who created Whispering Angel, the 2006 rosé that started it all. Even if Whispering Angel is still a fantastic rosé, ultra-premium rosés from other producers, including Château d’Esclans, have surpassed it. These wines are robust, yet they are refreshing, in contrast to many rosés, which have mild flavours. Raspberries and strawberries are paired with undertones of pineapple, ginger, and black liquorice in Les Clans’ tropical and spicy flavour profile. It costs 15000 INR.