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In Poland, rosé wines are drunk primarily by women and primarily in the summer. This is only 8% of our wine market. The situation is quite different in France, where 9 out of 10 wine consumers admit to tasting the beverage. More interestingly, the consumption of rosé wines in autumn there is much higher than that of white wines.

Production

France is the largest producer of rosé wines (1/4 of world production). Just behind it are Italy, the US and Spain. These four countries produce a total of 75% rosé in all shades: from the color of tea rose, salmon and watermelon to fuchsia and crimson. We can tell quite a lot from the color of pink wine, but first it is worth understanding how it is properly made. There are three ways of obtaining rosé wines. The first and most popular is similar to the production of red wines. It involves the extraction of pigments from the skins of grapes, during maceration in wine must, which was obtained by crushing. Maceration takes up to a dozen hours at most, rather than several weeks as in the case of red wines. The skins are then separated from the must, which continues to ferment. This style is preferred in Spain and Portugal. The second way involves crushing the blue grapes before fermentation begins (as in white wines) to liberate the pigment from the skins. Rose d'Anjou is obtained this way. The last way is to simply use pink grapes, which are found in the French Jura. These grapes have pink flesh and skin. Here, a full fermentation method is used, as with red wines.

A characteristic of rosé wine is that it has some of the flavor qualities of white wine (fermented without skins) as well as red wine (fermented with skins). Hence, there is sometimes a misconception among some people that rosé wine is a blend of white and red wine. Rosé wines are made from many red varietals. They are sometimes single-varietal, although often, especially in the south of France, they are coupés: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan. On the shelves of stores you will also find rosé wines, for which the world's noblest varieties are responsible, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and many, many others.

Which rosé wine to choose?

A good rosé wine is an interesting alternative to red wines and heavy white wines, because it has residual sugar, so that dry wines can be perceived in taste as semi-dry or even semi-sweet wines. Among other things, the sugar kills the acidity and astringency of the wine, which is why rosé wines are very often chosen by people who are new to the drink. Most rosés coming from Europe are dry offerings, while, those coming from the New World represent a much sweeter style. The darker the rosé, the more likely we are dealing with a heavier and more tannic wine.

Rosé wines should surprise you with their freshness and fruity aroma. They are perfect for people who drink wine occasionally and find classic reds too heavy for them. Pink wines are made from many varieties of popular grapes and vary in taste depending on where they are produced. For example, in France they are closer to white wines, in Italy to red wines, in Spain they are fuller and spicier, while in the US they can be so varied that their character depends on the producer. They are intended for quick consumption, so they should not be stored for more than two years. The serving temperature ranges from 11-13 degrees C.

With which dishes to serve pink wine?

This drink has the advantage of being neutral, as it forms a perfect duo with light appetizers, i.e. salads, vegetables, casseroles. It also goes well with appetizers seasoned with vinaigrette sauce and Italian cuisine: pizza, pasta, spaghetti and other pasta dishes with tomato sauce. It will work well with seafood, rice, omelets and fish- and poultry-based dishes, but interestingly, it will go well with cured meats and even mushrooms and pork. The price range of rosé wines is very wide. However, this does not mean that the cheaper product significantly deviates in quality from the more expensive ones. When buying wine, it is worthwhile first of all to be guided by its structure and aromas. The price of rosé wine depends on the vintage, the cultivation method and production costs, maturation potential or awards won.