May is the perfect month to discover (and rediscover) rosé wine. Versatile, light, delicate in colour and irresistible for Instagram shots, rosé goes easily with fresh dishes, appetisers and aperitifs. But not all rosés are the same: behind that soft colour lie different winemaking techniques and surprising results in the glass.
How do you get the pink colour?
Rosé wine is mainly produced from red grapes, but with very brief contact between must and skins, which determines the intensity of the final colour. The most common techniques are:
- Short maceration: the must remains in contact with the skins for a few hours, then is separated to obtain lighter tones and delicate aromas.
- Direct racking (or bloodletting)part of the must from a red wine is allowed to 'bleed', resulting in a more structured wine.
- Assembly (rarer in Europe): small quantities of red and white wine are mixed, a practice permitted only for rosé sparkling wines.
The result? An infinite range of nuances, scents and styles.
Tenuta Gorghi Tondi's rosés: elegance, freshness and Sicilian soul
At Tenuta Gorghi Tondi, rosé wine is also a small world to explore. Each bottle tells a different nuance of our land, our sea and our oenological vision. Here are the types of rosé signed Tenuta Gorghi Tondi:
Rosa dei Venti - Rosé still
Obtained from grapes Nerello Mascaleseis an elegant, floral and mineral rosé, perfect with fish crudités, gourmet salads and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
Palmarès, - Spumante Rosato Extra Dry
Fresh, lively and fragrant, it is the result of careful vinification using the Charmat. Excellent for aperitifs, finger food and summer toasts, with a fine perlage that wins you over at the first sip.
Babe - Sparkling Rosé
A cheerful and carefree blend of indigenous Sicilian grapes, also method Charmatwith a natural liveliness that invites conviviality. Perfect with savoury pies, fried food and light moments.
Millesimato 2020 Rosé - Classic Method Brut Nature
A rosé made from pure Pinot Noir, matured on the lees for over 36 months. Refined, complex, ideal for those seeking a rosé for meditation or grand occasions.
Rosé all year round, but in May... even better
Rosé is a wine for all seasons, but in May becomes a protagonist. As spring blooms and the table becomes more colourful, it is the ideal companion for picnics, brunches, outdoor dinners and aperitifs with friends. And with its thousand shades of pink, it is also the most photogenic. If you want to discover all the souls of rosé wine, visit us in the cellar or visit the dedicated section on our website. The next toast... will be in pink!
