What is Pinot Grigio Rosé?
Simply put, it is rosé wine made from the Pinot Grigio grape. However, these wines are typically called Ramato, which comes from the Italian word for copper, “rame.” Ramato is a traditional style of wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in northeastern Italy. It is primarily made from Pinot Grigio grapes, which have a pinkish and somewhat grey color. The wines are generally marketed as “rosé” wines in the United States, given that the Ramato term is not as widely known to most consumers. The technique is similar to rosé wines in that it involves extended skin contact during the maceration process. In the case of our Gio Pinot Grigio Rosé, the grapes are left for up to 72 hours on the skins before being separated from the juice and fermented. Gio Rosé is aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s freshness and purity of flavor.
Pinot Grigio rosés are typically dry with a medium body and show notes of red berries, citrus, and stone fruits. Their distinct red fruit notes are definitely unique, given that these wines are most often labelled only as Pinot Grigio. This can catch some consumers off-guard, expecting all the hallmark Pinot Grigio notes and pale color. The extended skin contact in the winemaking process can also give the wines a very slight tannic quality.
As with non-rosé Pinot Grigios, these wines are best served chilled and pair excellently with seafood, light meats such as Prosciutto, and various Mediterranean cuisines.
All in all, these wines are an excellent rosé option for any occasion.
- Bottle Diplomacy