Rose wines from Portugal are produced to be consumed within the first two years of production. The wines are best they younger they are. They lack the tannins and complexity that fine aged wines possess. Though made with the standard grape crushing process, the skins of the grapes are separated immediately from the juice to produce a subtle light pink to a translucent ruby red. Many of the rose wines add additional flavor through the use of blending summer berries that add freshness and aroma to the light flavors. Because of their light flavors, many consider rose wines, summer wines.

While the wines are recommended to be served at room temperature, most connoisseurs prefer the wine chilled. Mateus rose wine comprises nearly 40 percent of Portuguese wines exported to North America and Europe, since the 1980s. The wine, like most rose wines, is medium-sweet. Some wines possess a frizzante quality. Some drier rose wines are currently being produced. These wines are made from Grenache, Syrah, and Crignan grapes.

Vinho Verde, Bairrda, Dao, and Douro are all vineyards in Portugal that produce a variety of wines. All vineyards, except Vinho Verde, specialize in full bodied red and white wines. Vinho Verde produces some spritzers and rose wines for the connoisseur.  Try a Portugese rose wine for your wedding or party on a sale or return basis!

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