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Oak aging and oak flavours
Oak, especially new oak, can add intense flavours (coconut, vanilla, clove spice) and tannins to a wine, which if used unskilfully, could undesirably mask the fruit.
Pinot Noir (Red)
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned red grape, capable of producing light-coloured red wines that often feature attractive red fruit flavours, soft tannins and a hint of sweetness.
What is Rosé?
Rosé is, quite simply, a wine that only has a splash of red colour, and appears to be pink.
Cassis & Bandol, Provence, France
Stunning coastline, great wines, superb gastronomy, protected national parks... the people of Provence know how to live la belle vie.
Wine quiz week 1 - test your knowledge
What level is your wine knowledge? Try and see if you could pass our WSET Level 2 quiz.
Why Rosés are of different colours?
The colour of Rosé can range from pale orange to vibrant pink, depending on the method used to make them.
Petite Arvine (white)
Arguably the finest white variety from the Valais region of Switzerland, first mentioned in 1602.
Rosé grape varieties
Generally speaking, rosé wines can be made from any red grapes. The most popular rosés, however, are made from the following grape varieties.
Rosé and food matching
With its soft, fruity taste, easy-to-drink and lightweight character, as well as its attractive berry-like aromas, rosé can match perfectly with various styles of food.
Mavrotragano (red)
The dark-skinned Mavrotgrano, meaning ‘black crisp’, was once almost extinct and now occupying just 2% of the vineyard area on the Greek island of Santorini.