Rosé wine: So many possibilities!

Pairings: Which foods to serve with rosé?

The possibilities for pairing rosé wines are very varied, so we've come up with a few suggestions using the taste tags, as well as three opportunities to delight your guests by putting rosé wines in the spotlight.

APÉRO  |  BRUNCH  |  DINNER

Rosés with the "Fruity and Light" taste tag

Although rosés are great on their own, their subtle flavours and delicate aromas are at their best when paired with food. Rosés with the “Fruity and Light” taste tag pair wonderfully with seafood canapés, white fish spreads, feta cheese bites, Margherita pizza or tomato-and-bocconcini appetizers.

Rosés with the "Fruity and Sweet" taste tag

These wines pair nicely with salty-sweet Asian dishes, like ginger chicken or salmon topped with fruit salsa. They’re also delicious with prosciutto and melon appetizers, liver pâté with cherry jam, or dried cranberry terrine.

Rosés with the "Fruity and Medium-bodied" taste tag

A little more robust, these wines pair perfectly with meat, such as veal, chicken and sausage. You can also serve these rosés with salads (think Niçoise or California), tomato and Provençal herb dishes, or even dishes that have a touch of spiciness.

WINE AND FOOD PAIRINGS

Apéro

Just like the return of migrating birds and potholes, serving rosé as an aperitif is a sure sign that spring is back!
Take time to relax before the meal and let the appetizers’ flavours win you over.

Salmon rillettes

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking time: none
Servings: 4

To start things without fuss, go for a Fruity and light rosé.

It will quench your thirst while leaving the spotlight to, why not, some delicious salmon rillettes on rusks.

WINE AND FOOD PAIRINGS

Brunch

Saturday night owls and lovers of good food sure love brunch, and they’re right. What’s better than
a table laden with provisions to welcome family and friends?

Brunch pizza with mascarpone
and strawberries

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking time: none
Servings: 4 

While the sweet and savoury flavours will be side by side, it’s time to pull out slightly sweet rosés, to pair well with everything.

Pick those of the Fruity and sweet taste tag, a perfect match, among others, for a brunch pizza with mascarpone and strawberries.

WINE AND FOOD PAIRINGS

Dinner

To go with a sandwich, a salad or even meat, why not go for a glass of rosé?

Grilled halloumi cheese
on mixed salad

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 minutes
Servings: 4

Choose a cuvée with some personality, that you’ll find within the Fruity and medium-bodied taste tag.

We dare you not to fall in love with this grilled halloumi cheese salad recipe or this scrumptious prosciutto and arugula pizza.

Local rosés to delight your guests!

The production of rosés from Québec is growing steadily, you will find wines that match all three taste tags and that can be paired with all kinds of dishes.