Rosé Wine
When it comes to rosé, a common question we encounter is whether rosé is actually a red or a white wine. In truth, it occupies a delightful middle ground, sharing characteristics with both. Rosé wine is produced in a similar way to red wine but with significantly less contact time with grape skins during fermentation. This shorter maceration period results in the rosé's signature pink hues and also means that rosé wine is generally less tannic than red wines. With its refreshing acidity and delicate fruit flavours, rosé often exhibits a lightness reminiscent of white wines. Yet, the subtle tannins and red fruit notes hint at its red wine origins.
There are also 2 other less common methods to making rose wine - The Saignee method, which takes a portion of wine made for red wine to make rose wine. This often results in a much darker and fruitier rose. The other is to blend the red and white grape varietals together, which allows it to often develop a lighter profile with more floral or citrus tones.
