Rossese
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rossese di Dolceacqua
Rossese is a red wine grape with signature aromas of wild strawberry, rose, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for rose and red-berry aromatics in a medium-light frame.
- Check tannin as soft with fresh but not severe acidity.
Confidence signals
- Floral red-berry spice profile
- Medium-plus acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Liguria · Dolceacqua · Imperia
- Classic styles: Ligurian naming stub on Tibouren (#12434) — prefer the Tibouren dossier · Rossese di Dolceacqua synonym phrasing of (#12434)
Common questions
Is Rossese a red or white grape variety?
Rossese is a red wine grape variety.
What does Rossese smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Rossese include wild strawberry, rose and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Rossese?
Documented tells for Rossese: Look for rose and red-berry aromatics in a medium-light frame. and Check tannin as soft with fresh but not severe acidity..
What is Rossese most often confused with in blind tasting?
Rossese is most commonly confused with Grenache, Cinsault and Frappato. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Rossese grown?
Classic regions for Rossese include Liguria, Dolceacqua and Imperia.