Roses

Rosé wines are produced in two ways: first, from red grape varieties that have undergone a brief maceration with the skins and seeds (this minimizes the release of color and tannins); then, the winemaking process continues using the method defined as “white.” The second production method uses both white and red grape varieties. The intensity of color in rosé wines, like the other sensory characteristics of these wines,is primarily determined by the length of time the must is in contact with the skins. Olfactorily, they express notes of red flowers. During tasting, the tannins are present but significantly less pronounced;rosé wines are more robust than red wines and generally have a lighter structure. Some rosé wines, particularly the more extract-rich southern wines, undergo brief aging in wooden barrels, sometimes with surprising results.