International Rosé Day is an annual celebration of the beloved pink wine across the globe. Tracing its origins to Provence in France, the day is observed on every fourth Friday in June and happens to fall on June 25 this year. With people experimenting beyond traditional whites and reds, the pink wine’s popularity has steadily grown worldwide. “The reason why rose is enjoyed the world over as a dry wine is because it gets released just before the European summers and thus makes for light, refreshing and fruity wines to accompany summer menus such as salads, barbecues and grills,” said wine expert Sujata Patil.

A rising trend

Armed with know-how of multiple aspects of the wine industry and decades’ worth of experience under her belt, Patil runs a consultancy firm, The GrapeWine Consultancy. Elaborating upon the rising trend of rosé wines in India and its compatibility with the Indian palate, she said, “India has seen an increased interest in rose wines over the past year or so. Most Indian consumers imagine rose to be an off-dry wine, but honestly, if we learnt to enjoy them dry, they are the most perfect wines to be had along with our hot and spicy dishes as well as during all the hot months all over the country.  The fresh acidity really helps cool down your taste buds over a spicy dish and the fact that they need to be served chilled, make them an enjoyable option during our summers.”