Aligote Rose
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rose Aligote
Aligote Rose is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, lemon, herbs. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Aligote and Chasselas.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pale rose color with dry strawberry-cherry fruit.
- Soft tannin should stay in the rose lane, not a light red.
Confidence signals
- Dry red-fruit and citrus cue
- High-acid medium-bodied rose frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Burgundy · Bouzeron · Yonne
- Classic styles: Style/selection/colour surface on Aligote (#312) — prefer the Aligote dossier · Rosé / pink-skinned naming under Aligote Rose phrasing
Common questions
Is Aligote Rose a red or white grape variety?
Aligote Rose is a red wine grape variety.
What does Aligote Rose smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Aligote Rose include strawberry, lemon and herbs. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Aligote Rose?
Documented tells for Aligote Rose: Anchor on pale rose color with dry strawberry-cherry fruit. and Soft tannin should stay in the rose lane, not a light red..
What is Aligote Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?
Aligote Rose is most commonly confused with Aligote, Chasselas and Pinot Gris Rose. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Aligote Rose grown?
Classic regions for Aligote Rose include Burgundy, Bouzeron and Yonne.