Fruity Rosé Wines at Boucherville

Rosé Wine – More Than Just a Summer Wine

Rosé wine has long earned its place alongside white and red wine. It is not only the perfect companion for warm summer evenings but also a versatile food partner and a delight all year round. Whether served as an apéritif, with grilled dishes, Asian cuisine or Mediterranean cooking – rosé almost always fits. Its freshness, fruit and versatility make it the ideal all-rounder for relaxed and enjoyable wine moments.

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How Rosé Wine Is Made

Rosé wine is not, as often assumed, produced by blending red and white wine (this is only permitted for rosé Champagne), but from red grapes whose skins remain in contact with the juice for only a short time. This skin contact usually lasts just a few hours, giving the wine its delicate pink to pale salmon colour. After that, the juice is fermented like a white wine. Depending on the preferred style, winemakers decide on fermentation temperature, ageing in stainless steel or oak, and the duration of lees ageing.

Character and Aromatic Diversity of Rosé Wine

Rosé wine delights with fresh, fruity and often floral aromas. Typical notes include:

• Red berries
• Cherries
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Floral notes
• Citrus fruits
• Subtle herbal nuances

In colour, rosé ranges from pale salmon to vibrant pink. In terms of flavour, rosé wines span from dry, juicy and mineral to spicy, fuller-bodied or even lightly sweet – depending on grape variety and ageing style. Some show a gentle tannin structure and make excellent food pairings.

Ageing of Rosé Wine

Rosé wine is predominantly aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness and fruit. Some winemakers experiment with oak barrels or concrete eggs, adding extra structure and complexity. What matters most is that the ageing process doesn’t overshadow rosé’s delicate fruit and lively acidity.

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The Most Important Rosé Wine Regions

The most famous region for rosé is Provence in southern France, whose elegant, pale rosé wines have become globally influential. Excellent rosé wines also come from Valais, Tuscany, the Pfalz and Languedoc. In Spain, Navarra and Rioja are known for more full-bodied rosados.

The Most Important Grape Varieties for Rosé Wine

Rosé can be produced from almost any red grape variety. Some of the most popular include:

• Grenache
• Syrah
• Pinot Noir
• Cinsault
• Tempranillo
• Merlot

In Switzerland, Pinot Noir and Gamay are the most common rosé grapes. Depending on the variety, rosé can be berry-driven and floral or spicy and mineral.

Our Top Wineries for Rosé Wines

Our selection includes outstanding rosés from the following producers:

• Bernhard Huber
• Tenuta delle Terre Nere
• Duemani
• Domaine Tempier

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