Roskachestvo specialists checked various brands of rosé wine, making it not only pleasant, but also useful. After familiarizing yourself with the results of this breathalyzer testing, at best, you will avoid disappointment, and at worst, poisoning.
Rosé wine - a compromise between red and white - is popular with women. It successfully combines the pleasant aroma and lightness of white wine with the health benefits of red wine. This is ideal for a festive table for March 8th.
For the "blind" tasting of rosé wines, Roskachestvo selected 19 samples of Russian production from the middle price category. A team of 23 experts (sommeliers and wine school teachers) assessed each sample on a 100-point scale. To be considered good, a rosé wine must score at least 71 points. As a result, only 9 brands managed to reach the final. We present you the most the best rosé wines of Russia 2019 - winners of the Roskachestvo research.
9. Fanagoria (cabernet)
The average price is 480 rubles.
Type - pink semi-dry.
Experts found berry and jam tones in the aroma of this wine, and in the taste - a creamy vanilla shade and notes of red candied berries. The aftertaste does not last long, but leaves a pleasant sensation.
The drink is made with short-term pulp cryomaceration. That is, the wort was insisted on the pulp before fermentation at a temperature of 2 to 5 degrees. Thanks to this procedure, valuable aromatic substances can be extracted from the peel of the berries, and the wine is fresh, without unpleasant sourness.
8. Fanagoria (Author's wine Cabernet Franc)
The average price is 380 rubles.
Appearance - pink dry.
The aroma of one of the best rosé wines in Russia has hints of vanilla and berries. The palate is refreshing, clean and smooth, with various tones of red berries. Although the bottle label promised a long aftertaste, experts from Roskachestvo disagreed.
This drink of pleasant light salmon color will be a good addition to fish dishes, vegetable salads and fruit desserts. We recommend drinking it only chilled, so you will not feel the sourness that can be present in wine at room temperature.
7. The Perovskys manor pink
The average price is 468 rubles.
Appearance - pink dry.
This wine is recognizable from the first sip. It is distinguished by its fruity aroma and moderate flavor intensity with a distinct raspberry and cherry aftertaste, as well as a subtle sourness. And although the aftertaste was short, the sommelier "Perovskih Estate" left a pleasant impression.
6. Sauk-Dere reserve
The average price is 400 rubles.
Appearance - pink dry.
This wine comes from the Krasnodar Territory. The tasters liked its fresh fruity aroma and smooth taste with fresh acidity and fruity tones. The only complaint was the short aftertaste. Connoisseurs claim that it contains the zest of grapefruit.
The word "Reserve" on the beverage label means only a higher level compared to the basic line.
5. Chateau Tamagne select rose
The average price is 400 rubles.
Appearance - pink dry.
A good rosé wine, which harmoniously combines a pleasant fruity aroma and a soft, fresh taste with a pleasant acidity and hints of juicy berries and fruits.
It is unlikely that this delicate drink will become the central element of the festive table, but it will perfectly suit cheese snacks, fruit and berry desserts and lightly salted fish.
4. Esse Rose
The average price is 500 rubles.
Appearance - pink dry.
This is the most expensive rosé wine in the Roskachestvo rating. It was released on the territory of Crimea and according to the reviews of professional tasters it has an intense aroma with floral shades, as well as notes of cherry, red currant, strawberry and cranberry. How all these shades manage to discern the master's wine business remains a mystery for a mere mortal, and one can only take their word for it.
The taste of Esse Rose has a slight sourness, the sweetness of ripe berries, and the aftertaste is rich, of medium duration. Wine is easy to drink and, being served at the festive table, will surely please the beautiful ladies.
3. ZB Rose
The average price is 479 rubles.
Appearance - pink dry.
The top 3 of the highest quality rosé wines of 2019 are opened by another native of Crimea, brilliant in every sense - from color to taste. Its producer, Zolotaya Balka, is one of the leading wineries in Crimea and Sevastopol.
Berries are felt in the aroma of ZB Rose, and the bright fruit and berry taste is successfully complemented by moderate sourness. The aftertaste is short, but pleasant.
The manufacturer recommends serving this wine with beef, lamb, duck dishes and spicy cheeses.
2. Chateau Tamagne Rosa Tamani
The average price is 203 rubles.
Type - pink semi-dry.
One of the best Russian-made rosé wines has a strong fruity-floral aroma and an intense, berry, balanced sweet and sour taste. The finish is pleasant and fresh, but short-lived.
Intense pink color of the drink has a romantic atmosphere. You can serve it with fruits, berries, lightly salted fish dishes and cheese snacks.
1. High bank (zweigelt)
The average price is 497 rubles.
Appearance - pink dry.
The best rosé wine in Russia is produced in the Kuban from the Zweigelt wine grape variety. This variety is renowned for its vibrant fruitiness.
Indeed, experts from Roskachestvo note a bright, intense fruity taste with a fresh, balanced acidity. The aroma of the wine is moderate, pleasant cherry, with spicy notes. And the aftertaste at Vysoky Bereg is long and cherry. This wine will be a great gift for March 8th. In the meantime, beautiful ladies enjoy a noble drink, men can drink a jar the best light beer (according to Roskachestvo's version).
The research of the highest quality rosé wines in Russia in 2019 also involved semi-sweet rosé wines. However, all 4 samples selected for purchase showed extremely low results and were not admitted to the top 9 winners.