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Rosé Wines
Rosé of Pinot Noir
Delicate, high-acid rosé made by direct pressing Pinot Noir, common in Sancerre, Oregon and California.
In detail
- Origin
- Burgundy and the Loire, France.
- Major regions
- Sancerre · Willamette Valley · Sonoma Coast · Marlborough
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Flavour profile
- Raspberry, rhubarb, pink grapefruit and rose petal.
- Body
- Light
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
Rosé Glass
A short bowl with a slight outward flare at the lip, sometimes described as a tapered tulip.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
8–10°C (46–50°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Salmon
- Chicken salad
- Soft cheese
- Sushi
- Summer vegetable tart
Notable examples & brands
- Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Rosé
- Soter Vineyards Rosé