“Terroir Rosé” wines, the example from Provence

Abstract

The production of Rosé wine is developing around the world. In terms of quantity, the volumes made are increasing. In terms of quantity, two apparently contradicting tendencies can be observed: a global trend converging towards a clear, dry model and, at the same time, a desire to differentiate different regions, based on terroir. Thanks to several analytical and sensorial databases which have been assembled over the last fifteen years, the Centre du Rosé provides an objective view of these emerging phenomena. The typicity of the Provence Rosé wines can be measured, both analytically and sensorially, and within the Provençal vineyard itself, the different vintages have some remarkable characteristics. In other French and European wine regions we examined typical rosé wines whose particularity has its origins in the terroir.

“Terroir Rosé” wines, the example from Provence

“…Grâce à un partenariat avec l'Union des OEnologues de France et les Vinalies Mondial du Rosé®, le Centre du Rosé observe depuis près de 20 ans la production mondiale de vin Rosé. Les analyses réalisées renseignent une base de données de 20 000 échantillons de vins Rosés issus de 40 pays différents [2].…”