Rosado

Rosado, the Spanish word for rosé, encompasses a remarkably diverse range of styles, from fresh and delicate wines to more structured, age-worthy examples.

Most rosados are made by allowing the skins of red grapes to remain in contact with the juice for a short period of time, a process known as maceration. The length of skin contact determines the wine’s color, which can range from pale pink to deeper ruby hues.

Traditionally, rosado has been made to be fresh, vibrant, and approachable, often enjoyed young while the wine is at its most expressive. However, a growing number of Spanish producers are now crafting more complex rosados that can develop beautifully with age.

Spain also has a long tradition of clarete, a style made by fermenting red and white grapes together, traditionally with the grapes in contact with their skins. In regions such as Ribera del Duero, this type of wine has historical roots dating back to at least the 12th century. Today, producers are reinterpreting clarete as serious gastronomic wine, while preserving its connection to the region’s winemaking heritage.

From crisp, refreshing rosados to structured, age-worthy examples and historic claretes, Spain offers an extraordinary diversity of pink wines, with a style to suit almost every occasion and every table.