Wine is always an alcoholic drink of choice during aperitifs with family, friends, or even colleagues. A refined expression of the terroir, it highlights the dishes offered, from small appetizers to toasts and traditional chips. And if rosé wine seems obvious, is it nevertheless a good aperitif wine , which adapts to all circumstances?
Adapt the choice of rosé wine to the aperitif
There are several ways to approach the aperitif. Whether you choose a traditional aperitif, or organize an aperitif dinner, it will always be a good idea to adapt the choice of your bottle of rosé to the dishes that will be offered.
In any case, rosé wine is a wise choice, because it is soft, light and fruity at the same time, perfect for a delicate appetizer.
You will then have the choice between 3 types of rosé wine :
- Fruity and fresh rosé , which you can drown with ice cubes, for a swimming pool rosé, and which will work wonders with traditional dishes for a successful aperitif, but also with seafood (oysters, shrimp, whelk, etc.) ;
- Dry rosé , which highlights Provençal and Mediterranean recipes (anchovy, tapenade, etc.), as well as charcuterie;
- Rosé with character , for dinner aperitifs composed of seafood, shellfish and shellfish, but also cheese.
Choosing rosé: the particular case of the aperitif dinner
Very fashionable in recent years, the dinner aperitif consists of serving guests with varied recipes, to be enjoyed on the go. If the concept is for guests to stay standing to eat, it can also take the form of an informal meal or an elaborate aperitif. The dinner aperitif is then accompanied by various drinks, of which wine is often at the center of the offerings.
The idea is then to find a bottle of rosé wine that will go well with all the dishes on offer. It must be admitted that the task can be difficult, because the recipes often mix many flavors: sweet, salty, spicy, bitter...
It may therefore be wise to select several different bottles of rosé wine , from various wine regions and estates. But if you had to choose just one, the Côtes de Provence rosé , low tannin and refreshing, remains a safe bet.
If you prefer fruity rosé wines , Languedoc wines will be more suitable, and if sweet rosé wines are your favorite, then turn to a rosé from the Loire Valley.
Our best rosé wines for an aperitif
If you are lost in the wine section of your supermarket, or want to buy your bottles of rosé wine online, here are some references that you may like.
Berne Great Harvest – AOP Côtes de Provence rosé 2021
With its aromas of summer fruits, this rosé cuvée from the Berne estate expresses the richness of the Provençal terroir and the know-how of the winegrowers. Made from Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache Noir, the Grande Récolte vintage 2021 has lovely fruity and floral notes, perfect to accompany Parma ham, Provençal recipes, or even melon.
Pure – AOC Côtes de Provence rosé 2021
Produced on the Berne estate, this rosé wine is an organic wine made from Grenache and Vermentino. This subtle blend gives this organic cuvée aromas of exotic fruits and stone fruits, and a beautiful freshness emerges on the palate. Ideal for aperitifs and barbecues, the Pur de Berne vintage is intended to be fine and delicate.
Berne Romance – IGP Méditerranée rosé 2021
Wonderfully reflecting the richness of the sunny lands of Provence, the Romance cuvée from Domaine de Berne is a rosé wine made from a blend of Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache Noir and Merlot. Fruity and refreshing, the rosé wine with its pretty salmon color then reveals a nose with aromas of red fruits and citrus fruits. On the palate, the flavors of peach and apricot make it a rosé of choice for enjoying tapas, Provençal recipes or raw vegetables.
Terres de Berne – AOC Côtes de Provence rosé 2021
Terres de Berne is an organic rosé wine for which the Berne estate is renowned. Made with grape varieties from Provence, such as Cinsault, Grenache Noir and Vermentino, this organic rosé wine cuvée has a beautiful pale peach color and reveals fruity aromas of mango and peach. Enough to highlight an aperitif based on southern vegetables, but also Asian and oriental dishes.
Emotion – IGP Méditerranée rosé 2021
Composed of Cinsault, Grenache Noir and Syrah, this rosé wine offers a beautiful balance, and is both fruity and fresh. Perfect to accompany an aperitif, the Émotion cuvée from Château de Berne , with its magnificent pale peach color, offers aromas of tasty Brugnon.
Rosé Beach – Ultimate Provence - Rosé French wine
Inspired by the French art of living, this rosé is a summery French wine, composed of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Merlot. Modern, light and fresh on the palate, Ultimate Provence's Beach rosé can be drunk alone as an aperitif, but also goes well with tapas and southern cuisine, thanks to its aromas of red fruits and stone fruits.
Saint-Roux Friponne – IGP Méditerranée rosé 2021
Like the generous and authentic Provençal terroir on which it is produced, the wine of the Friponne vintage is the fruit of a complex blend of different red and white grape varieties. Perfect to accompany gourmet and opulent aperitifs, this rosé wine from Domaine Saint-Roux offers a beautiful balance on the palate, and delicate aromas of white fruits and stone fruits.
Saint-Roux le Pigeonnier – AOP Côtes de Provence rosé 2021
From Château Saint-Roux, Pigeonnier is an organic rosé wine with a lovely aromatic presence. Its salmon color, which we owe to the blend of 5 southern grape varieties, reveals a full and round mouth, with notes of stone fruits and white fruits. Le Pigeonnier is the charming ally for your aperitifs with Provençal flavors.
Star of aperitifs, rosé wine is a summer wine that appeals to the greatest number of people. But it is important to adapt the bottle for a successful food and wine pairing. To guarantee your success with your guests, trust the rosé wines of Provence .
