Ramy Ibrahim, The Fish House - Pensacola Wine Journal
It’s 100 degrees outside and you’re looking for a delicious, cold beverage that not only cools you down but also lets you unwind and relax. I’m going to introduce you to the wonderful world of Rosé wine and why it is the perfect wine for these hot summer days. Let’s start with how it’s made in order to understand what Rosé really is. It would surprise many people to find out that this wine is made from red grapes (just like the Syrah you would drink with that barbecue). The color of red wine actually comes from the skins and not from the flesh. Since the flesh of the grapes is actually clear, that deep color comes from the skins. |
The longer it is left in contact with the skins after being pressed, the darker the wine. Let’s say that if you leave those skins in contact with that Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon for only 8 to 12 hours instead of weeks or months — a beautiful Rosé is born.