“Ah! Pink! Marge, I can’t wear a pink shirt to work; everybody wears white shirts. I’m not popular enough to be different!” – Homer, The Simpsons
Rosé wine and pizza by the seaside at sunset… My ideal date!
Homer’s words are prophetic: Pink is still reserved for those who feel confident. Pink shirts for executives, pink hair for punks, and rosé wine for those who dare. Why does rosé wine make us uneasy? Because we don’t know it well enough! Today, I’ve decided to make the official introductions: presenting to you rosé wine, the perfect match… with pizza!
Pizza and Rosé Wine: The Summer Royalty Pairing
Word from Lidia Bastianich of the Women in Wine Association: Rosé wine is the pizza pairing that will conquer America and the whole world! The statement made at the 2017 Sorrento Rosé Festival officially sealed the marriage between pizza and rosé wine. The unexpected guest bearing witness to this unique pairing: the tomato. It seems that the taste of tomato enhances rosé wine. As always, the Women in Wine Association knows how to dare.
On my part, I know that the prejudice against rosé wine is still tough to dispel. So here are 5 false myths about rosé wine, debunked!
5 Myths About Rosé Wine Debunked
1. Is Rosé Wine Always Pink? FALSE!
The color of rosé wine varies, just like the weather in London. It ranges from pale pink to the deep red of an unripe tomato skin. This wide range of colors is due to the maceration time, grape variety, aging… Yes, rosé wine is also suitable for aging!
2. Is Rosé Wine Only Suitable for Aperitifs? FALSE!
Rosé wine is often associated with a summer beachside aperitif: the feeling of lightness and alcoholic freshness without the unsightly beer belly… But this image is just a product of your mind, like the spoon in The Matrix! There’s no exclusive wine for the aperitif, just as there’s no exclusive wine for…
3. Is Rosé Wine Only Good with Fish? FALSE!
Fish! If you can’t silence it, cage it. And so, rosé wine is relegated to an exclusive pairing with fish… But we’ve already shown that rosé wine is the perfect match for pizza! Is that not enough?
4. Should Rosé Wine Be Served Icy? FALSE!
We’ve said it before: ice in wine is forbidden by the Geneva Convention, the penal code, and all monotheistic religions! Chilled rosé wine is heavenly, but ice inside it? Never!
5. Is Rosé Wine a Blend of Red and White Wine? FALSE!
Just as cocktail sauce isn’t just ketchup mixed with mayonnaise… Or rather: it’s not just that! Rosé wine is obtained by vinifying black grapes with techniques more similar to those for white wine: less contact with the skins during maceration, different timings, etc… Techniques are mixed, not results!
Explore the Paradise of Rosé Wine!
So, forget the beer, especially when you’re having pizza! Embrace the world of rosé wine and its incredible versatility. Whether you’re dining al fresco by the sea or enjoying a cozy evening at home with a slice of pizza, rosé wine is the perfect companion. Discover a wide range of rosé wines at Winemust.com, where you can find the perfect bottle to elevate your dining experience. Cheers to the joy of savoring life’s simple pleasures!
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