Published 15:46 IST, June 13th 2020
National Rose Day: 5 ways to enjoy Rose Wine to its fullest
National Rose Day is celebrated on June 13. On the occasion, here are various ways in which one can bring out the best of Rose wine and enjoy it to the fullest.
Rose Wine is one of the most aristocratic wines that was first made in Europe. It was brought to France by Greek traders. Its history can be traced back to 600 BC. Today, June 13 is celebrated as the National Rose Day in the United States of America. Read more to know ways in which one can enjoy Rose wine:
Ways to enjoy Rose Wine
It is a common misconception that a paler Rose wine is dry whereas a dark coloured Rose wine is sweeter in taste. However, the colour of the wine does not affect its taste when it comes to Rose wine. But a pale rose wine can be subtler in terms of aromas and flavours in comparison to dark wine. So while picking up a bottle of Rose wine, one must take into consideration its colour depending on how one likes it. Those who are trying it for the first time can go ahead with a pale or dark wine.
While some alcoholic beverages taste better when served chilled, Rose is quite different does not taste much good when it is chilled. According to wine expert Jacky Bilsson, rose wine should be served at 8 to 12 degree. Average fridge temperature is 3 degrees so it will be to keep the wine out of the fridge for 20 minutes before serving it to your guests or loved ones. At a warmer temperature, the aromas and flavours of the wine are released, which will be missed if the wine is consumed cold.
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One must check out the vintage wines. While buying Rose wine one must look into the fact that this type of wine tastes the best when it is over 18 months old. At this age, the fruit is at its liveliest and the acidity is almost perfect. One should check the manufacturing date of the wine while buying it.
Rose wine is a versatile wine and can be paired with several types of dishes. One can consume it with salty food. Rose can also be paired with Asian spicy food, where one can buy a lighter version of the drink to better compliment the spices. While consuming with sweet dishes, one can go for a darker rose which will complement the sweetness of the food.
Add-ons to make a perfect glass of Rose wine
- Add fruits to your glass of Rose wine. It ranges in taste, so a variety of fruits can go with it. For lighter and pale wine, one can add fruits like melon. For dark Rose one can add raspberries or strawberries.
- One can add ice in various ways to give your glass of wine a different feel. One can make a Rose slushy by adding little pieces of ice. A Sangria type drink can also be made with Rose by adding ice cubes and one can also use crushed ice with darker Rose.
- Adding flowers to your glass of Rose is the best way to garnish it for events like a date or candlelight dinner. One can put a petal of rose on top of the glass.
- One can make the wine bubbly by adding bubbles to it. It will change the texture of the wine according to your needs. One can add sparkling water, soda or even a splash of sparkled wine to enhance the texture.
- One can also add hard liquor to the glass of Rose and pack it with dizziness. Vodka can also be added to the mix. People can also add cream and milk to this mixture and make Rose ice cream.
Updated 15:46 IST, June 13th 2020