Your guide to rosé

Your
guide to
rosé wine

Your
guide to
rosé wine

 

 

 

 

Your
guide to
rosé wine

The sun’s out – time to pour the rosé. From the palest blush to a vibrant pop of colour, there’s a rosé for every palate.

Colour guide

Rosé colour guide

Judging rosé on colour alone could mean you’re missing out. Rosé gets its hue from red grape skins and darker doesn’t always mean sweeter – some of the deepest-coloured styles from regions like Tavel, Rioja, and even England, are among the driest. And pale rosés can be surprisingly powerful and intense in flavour. 

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Meet the rosé regions

Meet the rosé regions

It's not just about France… 

Spain & portugal

SPAIN & PORTUGAL

Both countries have been making great rosé for generations. Portugal was even home to the world’s best-selling pink brand at one point! These days, Rioja’s traditionally deep-coloured rosados can be made in a Provence-style pale pink, using grapes like Tempranillo and Garnacha. 

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Italy

ITALY

With vineyards covering the country from top to heel, it’s no surprise Italy produces an incredible range of rosés. From blush-pink Pinot Grigio in the north to southern favourites made from grapes like Susumaniello and Nero di Troia, there’s a pink for all tastes. 

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Australia & New Zealand

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 

The rosé boom isn’t just in Europe. New Zealand is turning out more pink wines than ever, including Sauvignon Blanc styles with a splash of red grapes for colour. Across the Tasman, Australia is known for its vibrant, fruity rosés made from Shiraz and Grenache. 

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England

ENGLAND

The UK’s naturally cool climate is surprisingly good for rosé. With plenty of red grapes grown for sparkling wines, producers are branching out into fresh, drier rosés. Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are favourites, the same grapes behind many award-winning bubblies. 

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A spotlight on French rose

A spotlight on French rosé

Provence, rosé’s historic birthplace, perfected the pale, dry style that’s loved worldwide. Next door, the Southern Rhône valley produces fuller-bodied herbaceous rosés, while Languedoc-Roussillon offers everything from delicate blushes to bold blends. The Loire Valley is known for aromatic, berry-laced styles, and Champagne, home to the prestigious Côtes des Blancs, brings elegance and bubbles to the rosé renaissance.

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How to make frosé

If a chilled glass of rosé isn’t cutting it, it’s time for frosé. As the name suggests, it’s a refreshing frozen rosé drink – think of it as a grown-up pink slushie. 

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Perfect pairings for rosé

Rosé isn’t just for sipping in the sun – it’s a seriously versatile food wine too and the right bottle can take a dish from good to great. These three summery pairings bring out the very best in your favourite pink pours. 

Chicken with rendang, lime & lemongrass

Chicken with rendang, lime & lemongrass
This fragrant, spicy chicken calls for a wine with freshness and light fruity flavours, like Whispering Angel, to balance the heat and let the dish’s aromatic spices shine.

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Dill cucumber & smoked trout smørrebrød

Dill cucumber & smoked trout smørrebrød 
Our Ripe and Juicy Spanish Rosé has bright, refreshing acidity that cuts through the trout’s rich, oily texture and softens the sharp tang of the pickles – a great summer pairing. 

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Corn on the cob with harissa butter

Corn on the cob with harissa butter
Sweetcorn and rich harissa butter are a dream pairing for a bright, citrus-driven rosé, and Laurent Miquel Vendanges Nocturnes Cinsault Syrah Rosé brings a welcome burst of freshness. 

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Our favourite rosé recipes

Our favourite rosé recipes

Rosé-y spritz

Rosé-y spritz

Rosé & watermelon sangria

Rosé & watermelon sangria

Watermelon, rose & Campari granita cocktails

Watermelon, rose & Campari granita cocktails

The fruity spritz

The fruity spritz

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