Our 10 Favorite Rosé Wines From Around the World

Many consider rosé the official wine of the summer, and while we completely agree, our enjoyment of it actually doesn’t stop there. In our opinion, rosé is a whole lot more than just a glass of wine for warm weather months. Its diversity and its versatility with food make it an easy go-to no matter what the season. So even though the last day of the summer is just around the corner, we’re not quite ready to transition rosé out of our wine-drinking repertoire just yet.

We’ve spent the last few months tasting and evaluating rosés made from different varietals and regions around the world. Our goal? To gain a palatal understanding of how one rosé differs from another and the ability to provide a rosé recommendation for any type of food.

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So after months of very hard work tasting our way through various rosés, not only did we accomplish our goal, but our “research” also resulted in a few interesting personal conclusions:

1. Rosé is the most diverse wine in the world. Yes, that’s a bold statement. But we welcome you to challenge us with another wine that’s made in as many countries and that varies as much in color, aroma, flavor and body as rosé.

2. Color does not determine quality. We can’t speak for everyone, but up to this point in our rosé-drinking experience, there’s always been an unspoken understanding that the lighter in color it is, the better it is. This is primarily because Provence-style rosé (which is usually pale pink or pale peach in color) has always served as the standard, and rightfully so given the region's reputation as the leader in the production of quality rosé. However, as more winemakers today are making rosé with intention and more countries around the world are joining the ranks as rosé producers, color is now more an indication of climate, varietal, and winemaking style combined than it is an indication of quality.

3. Not all rosé is meant for sipping. We know. We were surprised by this, too. We were used to ordering whatever glass of rosé is on a menu without giving it a second thought… until we tasted certain styles. Whether due to high alcohol levels, strong earthy aromas or flavors, a heavy mouthfeel or something else, some rosés just have characteristics that we think are better when paired with food than when sipped alone.

4. Provence is not the only region that makes delicious rosé. Gasp! Yes, Provence is to rosé as peanut butter is to jelly. And yes, Provence is responsible for putting rosé on the map and for making it popular amongst the elite. But other regions have now followed in its footsteps and are making rosés that may be extremely different in color and style but are equally as delicious. We deliberately tasted a number of non-Provence rosés and were truly impressed to find many that could easily contend with the best Provence has to offer.

5. Rosé should be served year-round. OK, so perhaps we won’t be reaching for a cold glass of the pink stuff in the dead of winter, but the reality is that there are some rosés that pair perfectly with hearty, winter foods. We understand that psychologically rosé is better enjoyed in the summer, but if our local wine shops stocked it year-round we’d keep a bottle or two on hand no matter what the weather because it’s great to serve as an aperitif, it’s tasty on its own, and it’s extremely versatile when it comes to food. So why be forced to limit our enjoyment of it to only certain seasons of the year?

Until this summer, we primarily drank rosé from Provence due to its familiarity and reliability. However, as we tasted and learned more about rosés from other places, we realized just how vast the world of rosé really is. From France to Argentina, the United States to Lebanon, it has truly become a universal wine.

So in putting together our list of recommendations, we decided on an assortment of rosés that differ by varietal, color, region, flavor profile and suggested food pairings in order to illustrate its diversity and versatility. This list is far from all-inclusive, but these are our top 10 rosé picks from around the world that we hope will give you a better understanding of why we consider rosé to be so much more than just a warm-weather wine.

10 Best Rosé Wines From Around the World

WINE: 2022 Gerard Bertrand Gris Blanc, Tautavel, France

WINE: 2022 Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France

WINE: Mulderbosch Rosé, Stellenbosch, South Africa

WINE: Domaine Wardy Rosé du Printemps, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

WINE: Pierpaolo Pecorari Rosalba Rosé, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

WINE: Luis Pato Vinho Espumante Bruto Baga Rosé, Bairrada, Portugal (sparkling)

WINE: Baron Philippe de Rothschild le Rosé de Mouton Cadet, Bordeaux, France

WINE: Domaine Bousquet Rosé, Tupungato, Argentina

WINE: Anthony Road Wine Company Rosé of Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes, NY

WINE: Lavau Tavel Rosé, Rhone Valley, France