Rosé
Rosé wine is one of the most versatile and stylish wine styles, celebrated for its refreshing character and wide appeal. Made from red grapes with only brief skin contact, rosé takes on its delicate pink colour and light fruit flavours without the depth or tannin of a red wine.
Rosé can range from pale, dry, and elegant (as in Provence, France) to fruitier, fuller styles from Spain, Italy, or New World regions. Common flavours include strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, citrus, and melon, sometimes with floral or herbal notes. Most rosés are best enjoyed young, highlighting their crisp acidity and vibrant fruit.
For UK drinkers, rosé is a year-round choice: refreshing as a summer aperitif, but equally food-friendly with seafood, charcuterie, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, curries, and soft cheeses. Whether pale and mineral or juicy and fruit-forward, rosé offers a stylish balance of freshness and flavour in every glass.
Cielo Pinot Grigio Rosé 2024 (6 Bottles) Delle Venezie, Italy
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Cielo e Terra has dual roots in the Veneto region: the Cielo family and the winemakers of the Cantine dei Colli Berici. The Cielo family’s bond with the land dates back to 1908 in the Vicenza countryside, near the Castles of Romeo and Juliet, where the great-grandfather had bought Casa Defrà, a small farm with a vineyard. They enjoy making wines with passion and innovation to create signature versions of traditional Italian wines, looking for the right balance between personality and easy-drinking.
This wine reveals a delicate light pink hue, reflecting its fresh and vibrant character. The bouquet is lively and persistent, offering inviting fruity aromas with notes of pineapple and strawberry. On the palate, it is soft and slightly mineral, delivering a well-rounded, balanced profile. Fruity nuances continue through the finish, which is smooth and enduring, with a gentle aromatic lift that adds finesse.
11% ABV. Vegan Friendly.
La Cantina Pizzolato Pinot Grigio Rosé DOC Venezia 2023 (6 Bottles) Veneto, Italy
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Settimo Pizzolato is the fifth generation of grower at the estate, a man full of charisma and innovative wisdom. The vines at the Pizzolato estate are on pebbly banks of river deposit, which are irrigated by concrete channels that were put in in the 1950s during Italy’s reconstruction post-war. The wines always deliver simple, fresh flavours and they always deliver consistent results, whether you are enjoying them in New York, Tokyo or Seattle.
This wine presents a soft pink hue, inviting the senses with delicate floral aromas and subtle notes of wild strawberries. On the palate, it is fresh and smooth, showcasing a well-balanced acidity that enhances its elegance and drinkability.
12% ABV. Organic. Vegan Friendly.
Monte del Frà Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé 2024 (6 Bottles) Veneto, Italy
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Monte del Frà (meaning ‘land of the monks’) gets its name from the late 15th century, when a group of Friars formed a monastery on the land. Some hundred years later, the friars leased 25 hectares for the cultivation of vineyards and fruit trees. You can, in fact, still see this document today in the Vienna’s historic library. Fast forward several centuries, and Monte del Frà is now in the very capable hands of the Bonomo family. For over six decades the family have farmed this land, now resting firmly with the third generation; Marica, Silvia and Massimo Bonomo.
Delicate scents of berry fruits, raspberries, redcurrants, and wild flowers, accompanied by light and refreshing hints of green apples and by spicy tones, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla.
12% ABV. Vegan Friendly.
Welcombe Hills a Rosé by any other name 2023 (6 Bottles) Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
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Nose: Aromas burst forth with a delightful mix of red fruits. Melon, subtle peach, orange peel and raspberry, followed by delicate floral notes of rose petals.
Palate: The initial impression is delightfully fresh and dry, with a crisp acidity that balances the juicy fruit flavours. Blood orange fruit, raspberry with a lingering zesty finish.
Overall: This English rosé is a vibrant and refreshing expression of the region’s terroir. The deep pink colour hints at a fuller body, but the dry finish and crisp acidity make it perfect for enjoying on a warm summer day or paired with barbeque foods.