Rossese
The Ligurian Riviera's Red
Rossese is grown in Dolceacqua, Riviera Ligure and Liguria.
3regions it is known for
2other names
- Tastes of
- red fruits, rose petals, herbs and light tannins
- Goes with
- pesto dishes, rabbit and light meats
- Also called
- Rossese di Dolceacqua, Tibourin
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.
For collectors
Investment grade C
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- 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.