Rossese Bianco (Italy)
Rossese Bianco is a grape from the Cinque Terre area in Liguria.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Lime |
 Nectarine |
 Melon |
 White Flowers |
 Herbs |
 Wet Stone |
 Minerals |
Citrus, Stone Fruit, and White Flowers are typical Rossese flavors.
With hints of Rosemary, Mint, Thyme, Wet Stone, and Salty Minerals.
Profile
Rossese is dry and acidic:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium - Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - Low | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
Herbs |
 Vegetables |
 Pasta |
 Fish |
 Seafood |
 Cheese |
Rossese Bianco pairs best with Seafood, Fried Fish, and Fried Chicken.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Vegetables. Broccoli.
Fish and Seafood.
Fried Calamari.
Fried White Fish.
Pasta with White Sauce.
Cheese:
Hard Cheese.
Italian Specialities:
Sicilian Pasta Dishes.
Garlic Spaghetti with Clams.
Seafood Salad with Pistachio and Capers.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
Liguria
Tourists know Liguria as the Italian Riviera. The Capital is Genova.
Listed White Wines:
Albarola
Cinque Terre Bianco
Pigato
Rossese Bianco
Vermentino
Listed Red Wines:
Primary Grapes:
45% Vermentino
10% Rossese
About Rossese Bianco
Rossese Bianco is a grape from the Cinque Terre area in Liguria.
In Piemonte it is a DOC appellation since 2011: Langhe Rossese Bianco.