Discover the best rosé wineries in the world

In this article, we go through where the best rosé wines in the world are from, including the iconic vineyards of Provence and the French Island of Corsica.

Wondering where to find the best types of rosé wine? Look no further. In this article, we go through where the best rosé wines in the world are from, including the iconic vineyards of Provence and the French Island of Corsica.

Provence

Nestled between the Rhone River and the Cote d’Azur, Provence is highly renowned for producing a lot of the best rosé wine in the world. As the leading region in France for blush-colored grape juice, you’ll find an array of exceptional wineries producing excellent varieties in the area. 

One of the finest vineyards in Provence is Chateau d’Esclans. The establishment is famed for making Whispering Angel, one of the best dry rosés wines in the world. Salmon colored with berry notes, it is known for its light-bodied texture and fresh aromas.

Yet, you would struggle not to find exceptional ‘pink’ wines in the region. 

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Corsica

Corsica is renowned for producing some of the best rosé wine in the world. The picturesque landmass lies 150 miles from the French city of Nice and boasts perfect grape juice conditions, with sunny skies, a variety of soils and a salty coastal breeze. 

The island of Corsica boasts a winemaking tradition tracing back 2,000 years and is famed for producing full-bodied roses, primarily using the sciaccarello grape. Expect fresh flavors and complex, floral bouquets with notes of almond and verbena.

If you’re on the lookout for the best sweet rosé wine, you might want to head to this gorgeous French island as the blush grape juice is renowned for its sugary fruit flavors.

 

Penedès

You’ll find many popular rosés in the Spanish region of Penedès. The area lies in the Catalan region northwest of Barcelona and is famed for its sparkling wines, known locally as cava. 

Perfect for a summer’s day, a glass of the rosé bubbly is wonderfully refreshing, light and crisp on the palate with aromas of fresh berries, flowers and bay leaves. You’ll find the wine to also be rather dry with a light, bright color.
 

 

Summary

The best way to delve in and experience the best rosés in all their glory is by going on a vineyard tour. An expert sommelier will lead you through the winery before inviting you to take part in a guided tasting of the delicious local varieties. 

Fancy jetting off to sample French wines amidst the enchanting scenery of vineyards? Take a look at our wine destinations where you can tour world-famous wineries and sample exquisite grape juice in the company of an expert sommelier.

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