Rating of the best rosé wines for 2020

Rosé wine is a cross between red and white. Without the astringency of the first and the pronounced sourness of the second. It has a refreshing taste and beautiful color.

What it is

Rosé wine is not a mixture of red and white, and has nothing to do with roses. It is made from red grapes such as: Shiraza (Australian variety), Pinot Noir, Garancha. Sometimes white grapes are also used for production, infusing juice on the pulp of red varieties.

The homeland of the drink is French Provence. The first mention of rose wine dates back to the 14th century - it turns out that the rose appeared even before champagne.

It is said that the Pope liked Tavel when he lived in Avignon. After the drink was brought to Italy, where the production of rosé wines was established.

There are only two production technologies:

1. Squeezing - rapid separation of the juice (the flesh of most grape varieties is white) from the skin. In this case, the juice has time to turn into a pale pink color. Sometimes these wines are called gray due to their specific shade.
2. Infusion - at the initial stage, the technology practically does not differ from the production of red varieties. The berries are pressed and left to ferment for several hours (for comparison, red wine is fermented for about a week).

As for mixing red and white wines, which, according to experts, such a blend simply kills the taste of both drinks. In the EU, for example, the production of rosé wine by blending has been strictly prohibited since 2009.
The technology can only be used for the production of champagne and sparkling wines.

Benefit and harm

Rosé wine is lighter when compared to white and red varieties. There are no tyramines in the rose (they are the ones that cause the headache). The exception is sparkling drinks, which can cause not only migraine attacks, but also noticeable discomfort in the stomach.

Another plus is the high concentration of antioxidants that prevent early aging, including the heart and blood vessels. This effect is achieved thanks to the production technology - a short maceration period (fermentation process). Beneficial substances from berries, juice and pulp do not have time to collapse.

In terms of calorie content, it is comparable to white wine, for example, a semi-sweet rose (depending on the variety) is about 70 calories per 100 ml. So, if you don't get carried away, there is no threat to the piece.

In general, rose wine is good not only for health, the beautiful color creates a festive atmosphere, great for a romantic dinner or get-togethers with friends. On the basis of the rose, in combination with soda water and lemon balm, delicious cocktails are obtained.

It is better to serve the rose chilled; keep an open bottle in the cold. When heated, the wine becomes sour and loses most of its flavor. Suitable for almost any dish - from fruit salads to stews.The only exception is, perhaps, fatty meats and dishes with a spicy, rich taste (barbecue or shish kebab, for example).

But do not forget that with all its useful properties, it is alcohol. Therefore, you should not abuse it. Especially for people with hypertension and problems with the cardiovascular system. In this case, there will be more harm than good.

How to choose

When choosing, you should follow the following recommendations:

1. Packaging - choose bottled wine. Drinks in boxes are most likely a surrogate that has nothing to do not only with rosé wine, but with wine in general. Wine is poured into cardboard containers for restaurants and bars, the minimum volume of such a box is 10 liters, so you can't just buy such a rose in a supermarket.
2. It is better to choose a bottle from dark glass. Yes, the color is not appreciated, but the wine is protected from the effects of light, which means that the taste will remain unchanged.
3. The date of bottling. Rosé wine is a “drink of youth”, it cannot be stored for a long time, like red wine, for example. Taste and aroma are lost. The taste of the drink can be fully appreciated within a year.
4. Color - shades can be very different, from pale pink (rose) to salmon. By the way, the darker the color, the brighter the taste and aroma.
5. Shelf life - maximum no more than 5 years. By the way, in contrast to, for example, red wines, vintage rosé wines are sold cheaper than last year's vintage drinks (with the exception of collection drinks).
6. Composition - the grape variety must be specified. Wine in the price segment up to 500 rubles is a blend of different varieties, a mono-varietal drink of good quality can be bought for 700 - 1000 rubles.
7. The price is a good rosé wine, just like any other wine cannot be cheap. The exception is sparkling wines. The production uses the technology of mixing white and red wine, with the addition of triage liqueur (cane sugar, yeast and reserve wine). Such a drink can be bought for up to 500 rubles.

Pay attention to the location of excise stamps, labels. There should not be any displacements and glue drips. The packaging should contain information about the manufacturer, region.

Rating of the best rosé wines for 2020

The review is compiled on the basis of information from the Roskachestvo website, customer reviews, sommelier opinions.

The best drinks costing up to 500 rubles

The rating of the best rosé wines in this price category according to Roskachestvo looks like this:

Southern terroir

From the Novorossiysk winery Myskhako. Semi-dry wine in a transparent bottle of pale pink color with a raspberry hue from Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapes. Balanced taste, with bright berry notes (something lingonberry and strawberry), combined with a light lemon bitterness, but without excess acid.

Suitable for vegetable and seafood dishes. The recommended serving temperature is 12-14 degrees.

Volume - 0.75 L
Fortress - 12%
Price - 395 rubles

• high tasting score (81 out of 100);
• compliance with GOST in terms of transparency and color;
• pleasant taste with berry notes;
• not sour.

• connoisseurs of rosé wines may seem rustic, but worth a try.

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From Taman Phanagoria. Interesting name and pleasant taste with a long aftertaste. Produced from Cabernet Franc grapes grown on the Taman Peninsula. The color is transparent, straw-colored with a slight pink tint. The taste is balanced, with hints of cherry, strawberry, red currant.
It is better to chill the drink before serving, otherwise the acid will “clog” all the flavors.

Volume - 0.75 L
Fortress - 13%
Price - 420 rubles

• highly appreciated by tasters;
• dark glass bottle;
• good taste.

• not.

Number reserve

Semi-dry wine is another specimen from Fanagoria. Grape variety - Cabernet Sauvignon. The color is transparent, glossy with a distinct pink tint. The taste is muted, without bright notes, so everyone will like it. The acid is practically not felt.

It is easy to drink, goes well with chocolate, cheese.

Volume - 0.75 L
Fortress - 11.3%
Price - 360 rubles

• classic taste;
• without obvious sourness;
• very beautiful, rich color.

• transparent bottle.

Food time

Semi-dry rosé wine from Fanagoria. Interesting, bright, truly summer bottle design. The color is pink-peach, quite bright. The taste is fresh, harmonious, pleasant, with a slight subtle sourness.
Best served with desserts, seasonal berries, cheeses.

According to buyers, Food Time is a universal drink, not an amateur and many will like it.

Volume - 0.75 L
Fortress - 12.3%
Price - 390 rubles

• bright bottle design;
• taste;
• Colour.

• no special, except that a bottle of transparent glass.

ZB Wine Rose

From the Crimean manufacturer Zolotaya Balka. Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Aligote grapes. Color - shiny, light pink. The taste is fresh, with sourness. The aroma has notes of strawberry and raspberry.
It can be served as an aperitif, with fish dishes and meat snacks.

The reviews are mostly positive, but if you don't like sweet wines, then it's better not to take Wine Rose.

Volume - 0.75 L
Fortress - 12.3%
Price - 490 rubles

• good taste;
• packaging design;
• the wine is produced with the participation of Italian and French winemakers.

• no special.

Rating of the best rosé wines, costing from 500 to 1000 rubles

Gazela rose

A light, slightly effervescent drink from sunny Portugal. Produced from 3 grape varieties by pressing. Color - peach, transparent. The taste is refreshing, fruity, moderately sweet. Citrus and strawberries are felt. There is practically no aftertaste.

Serve chilled with fish, meat, seafood.

Manufacturer - Grape Vignos (Portugal)
Volume - 0.75 L
Sugar - semi-dry
Fortress - 9.5%
Price - 820 rubles (with a discount it will cost 650)

• good feedback;
• acceptable price;
• refreshing, easy to drink, without consequences like headaches, but still not worth it.

• not.

LAGO ROSE

From the Portuguese Vinho Verde, Calçada's oldest winery in the region. Young, light pink with hints of berries, lime and melon. A truly delicious, refreshing drink. The aroma is delicate, with a hint of strawberries and citrus.

Before use, you should cool it thoroughly, keep the open bottle in the cold, not allowing it to warm up, otherwise the taste will be lost.

Customer reviews are only positive.

Manufacturer - Calçada (Vinho Verde, Portugal)
Volume - 0.75 L
Sugar - semi-dry
Fortress - 10%
Price - 915 rubles

• Colour;
• beautiful bottle;
• refreshes.

• not.

Folia rosato negroamaro

From the Italian winery Cantina Diomede, founded back in 1903. The wine is produced according to local traditions and the bottles are aged in a natural cave located in the town of Kanosa.
The color is pink, it plays with purple highlights in the light. The taste is soft, poorly expressed, rounded, with light berry notes.

Manufacturer - Cantina Diomede, Italy, Puglia
Volume - 0.75 L
Sugar - dry
Fortress - 12.5%
Price - 790 rubles

• price-taste-quality ratio;
• mono-varietal (Negroamaro grapes);
• bright salmon shade.

• no significant, except that a transparent bottle.

Burnier Rose

From a Russian manufacturer. Slightly astringent, with hints of red currant and a pomegranate aftertaste. Intense aroma and bright color with a raspberry hue, which can only be appreciated in a glass, since the drink is sold in a dark glass bottle.

Suitable for almost any dishes - from salads to grilled meat. It goes well with unsalted cheeses.
The wine was highly appreciated by the tasters (81 points out of 100).

Manufacturer - Russia, Novorossiysk
Volume - 0.75 L
Sugar - dry
Fortress - 12%
Price - 720 rubles

• optimal price-quality ratio.

• not.

Rose of the Sun Valley

Crimean dry wine made from Pinot Noir and Syrah grapes grown in local vineyards. A drink with a light berry tint and a pronounced, pleasant aroma of barberry and raspberry.
Not cloying, no excess acid. The aftertaste is pleasant, long. It goes well with light cheeses and fruit salads.Looks great and plays in the glass, creating a truly festive mood.

Manufacturer - Solnechnaya Dolina (Crimea, Russia)
Volume - 0.75 L
Sugar - dry
Fortress - 13%
Price - 720 rubles (with a discount - a little more than 500)

• beautiful bottle design;
• rich, balanced taste without sharp changes from sweetness to acid;
• nice shade.

• no significant ones.

Top 3 elite rosé wines

Cerasuolo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Italian wine with a multifaceted, pungent taste. At the very beginning, it opens with notes of ripe strawberries and rose petals. After that, you can feel the taste of walnut, black currant. The finish is long, with subtle coffee nuances.

It is a mono-varietal drink made from Montepulciano grapes in the family's wineries Valentini... Fermentation takes place in oak barrels, without temperature control. Wine is bottled without preliminary filtration, therefore, over time, it "gains" the taste.

Manufacturer - Valentini, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo (Italy)
Volume - 0.75 L
Sugar - dry
Fortress - 14%
Price - 19,700 rubles

• the taste is complex and multifaceted;
• dark glass bottle, protects the drink from the negative effects of sunlight.

• not.

Garrus rose

Gary is the name of one of the oldest vineyards in Grenache (about 80 years old). The grapes are harvested early in the morning and placed in a single layer in small boxes to avoid oxidation. The wine is aged in oak barrels, the temperature is controlled individually for each. Production is limited - no more than 6 barrels per year. The price per bottle is appropriate. The taste is unusual, with a touch of spices, tarragon and baked pear. The color is warm pink, playing beautifully in the sun. It goes well with vegetable stews, meat dishes. The recommended serving temperature is 12-14 degrees.

Manufacturer - Chateau d'Esclans (France, Cote de Provence)
Volume - 0.75 L
Sugar - dry
Fortress - 14%
Price - 23,000 (vintage, 2007 harvest will cost 10,000 per bottle)

• oldest manufacturer in Provence;
• unusual color.

• price

Petale de rose

Another striking representative of Provence. A young wine with bright notes of carnation, which stand out against the background of a calm berry hue. There are shades of licorice and anise, so if you don't like spices, it's better to choose another option.

Shade - straw with salmon tint. The bottle is graceful with a narrow neck and a concave bottom.
We should also talk about volume separately. The choice of bottles - 1.5 liters and standard - 0.75 liters. If you've never tried Petale de Rose, start with a small bottle.

The blended drink is made from 3 varieties of grapes grown on organic (confirmed by international eco-certificates) vineyards Maurettes. The production technology is unusual, after harvesting the best bunches are selected by hand. This is followed by gentle pressing (as opposed to standard crushing), so that the minimum amount of tannins from the skin gets into the wort. This means that the taste practically loses its astringency and bitterness.

Manufacturer - Chateau la Tour de l'Eveque (France, Cote de Provence)
Volume - choice of 1.5 l or 0.75 l
Sugar - dry
Fortress - 14%
Price - 7900 (for a bottle of 1.5 liters)

• environmentally friendly production;
• balanced taste.

• not everyone will appreciate the liquorice flavor.

The drinks presented in the rating are sold in supermarkets and specialized alcohol stores. You can also buy a bottle of rose online. When choosing, pay attention to the information on the website (producer, country, region, grape varieties). Also, the description should indicate the volume, price, delivery cost.