VIAS ROSÉ 2017 ALL ABOUT ROSÉ from the skins. The juice is pressed quality standards. 88% of all wines ROSÉ: A BRIEF off the skins and fermented as usual. produced in Provence are rosés, with H I ST ORY In the saignée method of production, the key grape being Mourvèdre. According to myth, Amphictyon, red grapes are crushed, destemmed, Mourvèdre is often blended son of Deucalion and Pyrrah in and vatted for several hours to with Grenache and Cinsault. ancient Greece, first mixed red several days. Next, a certain amount The Provence wine styles are wine with water at meetings of his of juice is red, or bled off (saignée) to representative of the sunny climate, councilors to dilute its strength make rosé. The remaining juice stays the garrigue landscape, the Mistral in order to minimize quarrelling. with the skins and is made into red wind and the seaside. Well made More realistically, it was probably wine. The saignée method produces examples of Provencal wines reflect a product of something less both light rosés and concentrated red aromas of lavender, rosemary, herbs mythological: wine was not left to wines from the same batch of grapes. and seaside. macerate as long as it does today, and thus, never became fully red. S PA I N Eventually the Romans popularized STYLES AROUND Not until the 1950s did Spain darker red wines, and rosés became THE WORLD really start to create rosés. Spanish all but extinct except in Provence rosés of the 21st century are not and Bordeaux. However, in the I TA LY Italy has a long and distinguished only made from Garnacha and 19th century, rosés began to make Tempranillo, but of international a comeback in California and along history with pink wine production. Italy by far offers the greatest varieties such as Merlot and Pinot the Côte d’Azur, Italy, and Spain Noir. One of the main characteristics as tourism grew and brought more number of variations of rosé, or rosato; the major difference being is their eclecticism: a broad range visibility to the wines. Sweet rosés of profiles, different vinification had their heyday in the 1980s and that most rosé producing countries use the same four or five grape methods and the increasing use of 90s, but today, dry rosé is king. The other native varieties. U.S. consumed over 270 million varieties whereas Italy has a myriad liters of rosé in 2016, second only of different native grapes that are to France, growing its consumption used in rosato production. Each ARGENTINA over 30% from 2010. pink wine characterizes and is In Argentina, more often than not strongly associated with specific rosé is made with the ever-popular regions of the country: Chiaretto Malbec variety, produced mainly HOW ITS MADE with Lombardy and Veneto, Ramato in Mendoza and carrying notes of Rosé is a pink wine made from red of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Cerasuolo cherry and dark fruits to the fore. grapes. Rosé wines are made in many of Abruzzo, and more. Rosatos are Rosé production here is relatively styles, from dry to sweet, and may made all over, but are most strongly new, with drinkable wines only range in color from very pale pink associated with Puglia. Light bodied debuting within the past several to cranberry-juice red. The amount rosés can come from varieties such years. of color in a rosé depends on the as Dindarella or Canaiolo Nero, amount of time the juice remains in international varieties like Syrah or contact with the grape skins, and the Cabernet Sauvignon, and deeply ENJOY IT YEAR- amount of residual sugar depends on pigmented rosés from native grapes ROUND when fermentation is stopped. Aglianico, Nebbiolo, or Sangiovese. It’s true that rosés are best consumed Generally, a vin gris is the first step within a year or two of being to producing rosé. This method FRANCE bottled. However, it’s not true that limits contact between the skins and France is the global leader in rosé rosé is only a summer wine! Rosés juice so that only a small amount of production, and Provence itself are so versatile, that they should color is extracted from the skins and is the world’s largest wine region be enjoyed year-round. They pair makes it into the wine. To make a specializing in dry rosé. Provence well with an array of different food, vin gris, red grapes are crushed and AOP alone produces 35% of such as fresh vegetables, salads, fruit fermented from anywhere form a French rosés, a designation given sauces, fish and shellfish dishes, few hours to several days, until the to the highest-quality French grilled white meat dishes, even juice has the desired amount of color wines based on place of origin and cheese and charcuterie. VIAS ROSÉ 2017 • #ViasEnRose @ViasWine page 3 sparkling ROSÉ I TA LY ALTANEVE PROSECCO ROSÉ 2016 From Valdobbiadene. 70% Pinot Nero and 30% Glera. Delicate and intense flavor, with a lively bouquet of wild berry, strawberry, tangerine, and floral notes. Crisp body, delicate perlage, and an elegant finesse. $120 case of 6 / $116 on 3 / $114 on 5 $108 on 10 / also available in 3L DOLCI COLLINE ROSÉ SPUMANTE BRUT NV Mostly Glera with a splash of Brachetto. Made in the Veneto region in ths hills north of Treviso, between the river Piave and the PreAlps. Pale salmon pink in color, with crisp, magnificent color and raspberry character. Aromas of ripe pear, melon, and soft red berry. Fresh acidity balanced by zesty, cherry notes. $96 case of 12 / $84 on 3 FRANCE JM GOBILLARD CHAMPAGNE ROSE NV A blend of all 3 classic Champagne va- rieties. Neat and discreet nose of small red berries, fruity and fresh mouth accompanied by a light and pleasant vinosity. Its bright salmon color is en- hanced by a transparent bottle $360 case of 12 #ViasEnRose @ViasWine S PA I N CAMILLE BRAUN CRÉMANT D’ALSACE CAMPS D’ESTELS CAVA NV ROSÉ NV Certified organic and biodynamic 100% Pinot Noir. Spends 15 months ag- since 2005. 100% Pinot Noir. Stays on ing on its lees. Bright pink in color, with a its lees for up to 24 months. Beauti- hint of tile brown from aging. Bright nose ful pale pink hue, lively and persistent of ripe berry and a hint of strawberry jam. mousse. Expressive notes of cherry, Scents of yeast and bread, with a touch of strawberry, and other red fruit. Subtle creaminess. Round like a fresh fruit pie, and delicate palate with a fine balance with good balance between sweetness and and a round, soft finish. acidity. $208 case of 12 / $200 on 2 $72 case of 6 / $66 on 3 ARGENTINA GOUGUENHEIM MALBEC BUBBLES NV 100% Malbec, grown in the foothills of the Andes mountains. Vivid pink. Delicate with fresh red fruit aromas, predominantly of cherry and straw- berry. Very fresh in the mouth with soft tones, balanced acidity, and a good maturity of the tannins. Small and brilliant bubbles. $96 case of 12 / $84 on 3 / $72 on 5 VIAS ROSÉ 2017 page 5 still ROSÉ I TA LY DAMILANO ROSATO CANTELE 2016 NEGROAMARO A blend of Barbera d’Asti, Syrah, and ROSAT O 2016 Merlot from Piedmont. The vineyard 100% Negroamaro. a staple of winemak- is about 5 years old with calcareous- ing in Puglia. clay-sand soil, residing in Casorzo in Clear rose in color. The bouquet has the province of Asti. This wine has a notes of rose and red geranium, mingled deep rose color with orange reflections. with strawberry and cherry aromas. The Soft and balanced, with a fresh, decli- flavor is pleasant with vibrant freshness ate, and floral bouquet. A versatile wine and persistent flavor. Great with cheese that makes for great pairings with hors soufflé, soup, vegetable dishes, and fish. d’oeuvres, fish, and white meat. $108 case of 12 / $96 on 3 / $88 on 5 $168 case of 12 / $156 on 3 / $144 on 10 CATALDI MADONNA CERASUOLO 2016 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, which gives the wine such a bright, concen- trated rose color. The bouquet is intense, clean, and pleasing with aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and almond. On the palate it is fresh and approachable with a persistent fruity finish. Ideal with tomato-based dishes and fried foods. One of Italy’s Top 5 rosé producers. $144 case of 12 / $132 on 2 $108 on 5 / $96 on 10 GIANCARLO CECI SANTA TRESA PA R C H I T E L L O PURATO ROSÉ 2016 BOMBINO NERO 100% certified organic Nero d’Avola. Bright pink in color, this is a highly ROSAT O 2016 personable, bright rosé with lots of fresh 100% Bombino Nero, a native grape red berry and fruit aromas. Extremely from Puglia. This grape is very high in pleasant, fresh, and smooth sip. The phenolics, particularly anthocyanins. first few vintages of Purato Rosé have Coral rose in color. An intriguing been produced in limited quantities and juicy nose of red rose, wild strawberry, are always released early for maximum raspberry, black cherry, and soft cherry freshness. The winery also uses eco- candy. The palate is complex and friendly packaging made from recycled aromatic, rich, fresh and perfectly paper and glass, with vegetable ink on balanced. Elegant. the labels. $120 case of 12 / $108 on 3 / $96 on 5 $96 case of 12 / $84 on 3 / $80 on 5 #ViasEnRose @ViasWine DOMAINE GENTILE PATRIMONIO ROSÉ FRANCE 2016 100% Niellucciu (a grape that is gene- cially identical to Sangiovese) from Corsica. A crisp and dry rosé with DOMAINE GUENEAU pungent herbal scents of thyme and SANCERRE ROSÉ lavender.