Discover our best-selling Rosé wines: A style guide and our customer's favourites.
Rosé wine continues to grow in popularity, with consumers embracing its versatility, food-friendliness, and diverse styles. From Provence's pale, dry wines to fruit-forward expressions from Italy and structured, age-worthy examples from Tavel, rosé offers something for every palate.
At Amathus, we take pride in selecting a range of rosé wines that showcase the best of this category. From classic French regions to innovative winemaking projects in Greece, Portugal, and England. Here's a look at some of our best-selling rosé wines and the styles they represent.
Provence Rosé: Refinement and Freshness
Most people think of rosé and picture Provence's delicate, pale pink wines. These wines are known for their crisp acidity, fresh fruit character, and mineral complexity. Provence rosé is typically made from Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, resulting in an elegant, dry style that pairs beautifully with seafood, salads, and Mediterranean dishes.
Château de Chausse Côtes de Provence Rosé - This stunning rosé from Château de Chausse is a textbook example of high-quality Provence rosé. It is made from Grenache and Cinsault and offers vibrant aromas of wild strawberries, citrus, and white flowers. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with a refined mineral finish that makes it perfect for alfresco dining.
Tavel: The Bold and Structured Rosé
In the Southern Rhône Valley, Tavel produces some of France's most distinctive rosé wines. Unlike Provence's pale, delicate styles, Tavel rosé is known for its deep colour, fuller body, and complex structure. These wines can develop with age, making them an excellent choice for pairing with decadent dishes like grilled meats and hearty vegetable dishes..
Château de Manissy Tavel Rosé – Made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Clairette, this organic Tavel rosé is full-bodied and expressive, with flavours of red berries, spice, and a hint of savoury earthiness. Its rich texture and depth make it a fantastic food wine, perfect alongside grilled lamb, duck, or ratatouille.
Italian Rosé: Fruity and Refreshing
Italian Rosato wines vary widely, from northern Italy's light and crisp expressions, such as Pinot Blush, to the fuller, more fruit-driven styles from the south. Generally, these wines showcase bright red fruit, floral notes, and refreshing acidity.
Rosato IGP Terre di Chieti – Hailing from Abruzzo, this Montepulciano-based rosé is vibrant and juicy, with red cherries, pomegranate, and wild herbs. It's a fantastic option for those who enjoy fruit-forward rosé with a bit more weight on the palate. Pair it with antipasti, grilled vegetables, or classic Italian seafood dishes.
Castelnuovo Pinot Grigio Blush – Offers a pale, salmon-pink hue and a graceful bouquet of wild strawberries, white peach, and rose petals. It is crisp and refreshing on the palate, with subtle minerality and vibrant acidity.
Portuguese Rosé: Atlantic Freshness
Portugal is best known for its bold reds and fortified wines, but its rosé wines have gained recognition in recent years. Often made from indigenous grape varieties, Portuguese rosé is typically fresh, vibrant, and mineral-driven, thanks to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean.
Azores Wine Company Rosé Vulcanico – This distinctive dry rosé from the volcanic Azores Islands has notes of strawberry, cherry, black pepper, and a hint of iodine. Bone-dry and juicy, the palate is crisp and saline with a refreshing finish. Sourced from basalt-walled vineyards just metres from the sea, this field blend is a vibrant expression of one of the world's most unique wine regions.
QM Alvarinho Rosé – Produced in Portugal's Vinho Verde region, this distinctive rosé combines the floral and citrus notes of Alvarinho with the bright red fruit of Padeiro. The outcome is a refreshing, zesty rosé with crisp acidity and a saline finish. It is ideal for pairing with shellfish, sushi, or light summer salads.
Greek Rosé: Complex and Unique
Greece produces exceptional rosé wines, often using indigenous grape varieties to create distinct, outstanding styles. These wines can range from light and crisp to more textured and structured, making them a fascinating category for wine lovers to explore, not just on holiday!
Avantis Estate Falcon's Hill Rosé - Made from Syrah and Grenache, this Greek rosé from Avantis Estate is fresh yet complex, with ripe strawberries, watermelon, and rose petals aromas. It balances bright acidity with a silky texture on the palate, making it an excellent match for mezze, grilled seafood, or Mediterranean dishes.
La Tour Melas Nautilus Drink Pink Rosé - La Tour Melas has gained a reputation for producing some of Greece's finest rosé wines. The Nautilus Drink Pink Rosé is a beautifully crafted example, offering fresh raspberries, peach, and citrus zest aromas. Its vibrant acidity and delicate minerality make it an excellent pairing for light pastas, seafood, and grilled halloumi.
English Rosé: The Bloom of English Rosé
The English wine industry has seen a rapid rise in quality, particularly in sparkling wines and rosé. With cooler growing conditions, English rosé wines are crisp, aromatic, and refreshing, perfect for warm-weather drinking.
Mudwall English Rosé - This small-batch English rosé is a fantastic example of the country's growing reputation for high-quality still wines. Made from Pinot Noir, it offers bright notes of wild strawberries, redcurrants, and citrus, with a lively acidity that makes it incredibly refreshing. Enjoy it with smoked salmon, goat's cheese, or summer salads.
Whether your preference leans toward the pale, refined elegance of Provence, the structured depth of Tavel, or the zesty minerality of a modern English rosé, you'll find a wine that perfectly matches your taste and the moment. At Amathus Drinks, we have carefully curated a diverse and thoughtful selection that reflects the breadth and beauty of this ever-evolving category. From sun-drenched vineyards in southern Europe to the windswept coasts of the Azores and the chalky soils of southern England, our rosé collection celebrates terroir, tradition, and innovation in equal measure. Whether you're discovering new favourites or revisiting beloved classics, you're sure to find a bottle or several that capture the spirit of the season!
