Italian Rosé Wine
Italian rosato (the Italian name for rosé), has only recently exploded in popularity and quality, thanks to remarkable investments and innovations in winemaking. Let’s explore the world of this delicious pink juice, shall we?
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Sommelier's Selection
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Frescobaldi Alie Rose
Toscana
3 retailers
£14.90
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La Spinetta Il Rose di Casanova
Toscana
3 retailers
£13.48
£16.67
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Pinot Grigio Rose' Venezie Vigna Mescita IGT
Delle Venezie
2 retailers
£9.07
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Pinot Grigio Rosé
Delle Venezie
2 retailers
£9.12
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Rosé Sicilia DOC
Sicilia
2 retailers
£13.96
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Calafuria Negroamaro Rosato Salento IGT
Appellation TBD
2 retailers
£15.00
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Feudi di San Gregorio, San Greg, Campania Rosato
Campania
2 retailers
£16.82
£18.45
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La Brancaia Brancaia Rose
Toscana
2 retailers
£18.91
The Taste Landscape
Every circle is an Italian rosé wine appellation, sized by how many wines are available. Hover to explore, tap to see wines.
Grapes Behind Italian Rosé Wine
Chardonnay
Green Apple
Citrusy fruit
Pineapple
Honey
Chardonnay is a white grape with a clear Italian role: Franciacorta DOCG and Alta Langa DOCG include it in metodo classico sparkling wines, while Sicilia DOC gives it a warmer still-wine voice. In ...
Found in: Sicilia, Alto Adige/Südtirol
Merlot
Plum
Black cherry
Blackberry
Chocolate
Merlot is a red grape with a serious Italian footprint: Bolgheri DOC, Bolgheri Rosso, Cortona DOC, Suvereto DOCG, Rubicone IGT and Montello Rosso DOCG form its Italian map. It moves from supple coa...
Found in: Alto Adige/Südtirol, Matera
Montepulciano
Blackberry
Blueberry
Violet
Leather
Montepulciano (Mon-teh-pool-chee-ah-noh) is the second most widely planted red grape variety in Italy, after Sangiovese. It is cultivated all over the peninsula, especially on the Adriatic coast in...
Found in: Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, Grottino di Roccanova
Nero d'Avola
Black cherry
Plum
Blueberry
Violet
Nero d'Avola (Neh-roh DAH-voh-lah) is the most widespread grape variety in Sicily. Avola is a tiny little village in Southern-East Sicily where Nero d’Avola is the signature grape but the grape is ...
Found in: Palizzi, Bivongi
The Culinary Marriage
The Craft of Italian Rosé
Italian rosato has only recently exploded in popularity and quality, thanks to remarkable investments and innovations in winemaking. Italy has a tremendous amount of indigenous grape varieties, many of which are capable of making excellent rosatos.
Because rosatos come in many different styles, it's not going to be hard for you to find something you love. Thanks to more substantial investments in winemaking, Italian rosé has greatly evolved, now being a popular wine choice worldwide.
Common Questions
Bardolino Chiaretto is a great place to start. It is light in body with easy to appreciate aromas. Since Bardolino is often not easy to find outside of Italy, a Pinot Grigio rosé is another great choice thanks to its pale colour and fruity aromas.
While Bardolino Chiaretto has become increasingly popular, in the last few years, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and Etna Rosatos have gained a lot of attention. Many wine lovers are now more interested in small production wines with extraordinary character.
Franciacorta rosé. This sparkling rosé is elegant and sought-after. It takes time to produce, as Franciacorta is made using the traditional sparkling method, like Champagne. The time, quality, and attention that goes into making this rosé means it is more expensive than others.
Italian Rosé wine is best served at 8–10°C.
Italian Rosé wine pairs well with Mediterranean salads, grilled fish, light pasta, or as an aperitif. Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is particularly good with seafood antipasti.
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