Grape Variety
Rossese
“The Ligurian Riviera's Red”
Red grape
Rossese is a red wine grape grown in Dolceacqua, Riviera Ligure, Liguria — known as “the Ligurian Riviera's Red”.
Rossese at a glance
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Rossese di Dolceacqua, Tibourin |
| Signature flavors | Red Fruits, Rose Petals, Herbs, Light Tannins, Mineral, Mediterranean Herbs |
| Classic pairings | Pesto dishes, Rabbit, Light meats, Ligurian focaccia |
| Where it grows | Dolceacqua, Riviera Ligure, Liguria |
The Story
Rossese di Dolceacqua is Liguria's only serious red wine—from the hills above the French border. The wine is perfumed, light, and Mediterranean—roses, herbs, and red fruit. Perfect with pesto and rabbit.
Insider Story
Rossese is Liguria's answer to 'we only make whites.'
The Dolceacqua version is protected DOC.
Napoleone reportedly loved it.
Technical Deep Dive
Light to medium-bodied red.
Aromatic, floral, herbal.
Best drunk within 5 years.
Industry Secrets
Rossese is the sommelier's pairing for pesto pasta.
Light enough to not overwhelm basil.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade C- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["Maccario Dringenberg","Tenuta Anfosso","Ka' Mancine"]
- Value picks
- Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC ($18-30)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Not for collecting. Perfect Riviera summer red.
Updated March 2026
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