Tips to Buying the Best Rosé This Summer
  • 3 years ago
For wine aficionados, summer is the timefor a refreshing Rosé.
TheKitchn.com recommends , these 4 tips:

1. Don't worry about the price.
A good bottle of Rosé doesn't need to be expensive.
Kitchn’s Lifestyle Director Lisa Freedman recommends Aldi's award-winning $7.99 bottle of Côtes de Provence Rosé.

2. Be aware of the country of origin.
When looking for a good under-$20 bottle of Rosé, look for bottles made in countries such as France, Spain and Austria.

3. Fresh and bright is best.
Unlike many other wines, Rosé is best when it's fresh. Look for a recent vintagewithin the last two or three years.

4. Pick a bottle with under 13% alcohol content.
Jeffrey Schiller, the author of Wine Hack, says that a rosé under 13% alcohol ... mimics the highly regarded rosés produced in the cool climate of Provence, France.