- Last updated on January 2, 2023
Our Best Pinot Grigio Rosé Selection
- Best Overall: Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio Ramato 2019
- Best Value: Mirabello Pinot Grigio Rosé 2019
- Best under $15: Casal Garcia Vinho Rosé N.V.
- Best USA: Charles Smith Band Of Roses Rosé
- Best Italy (Friuli-Venezia Giulia): Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato 2019
- Best Italy (Veneto): The Pinot Project Rosé
- Best Italy (Abruzzo): Lunaria Ramoro Pinot Grigio
5 Best Pinot Grigio Rosé Reviewed
Find below the reviews for our wine selection of the 7 Best Pinot Grigio Rosé so that you have all the info you need to pick what’s best for you.
Vivino’s tips: Popular among Vivino users. More than 500 ratings
Region: Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Tasting notes: Peach, Apple, Citrus, Strawberry, Honey, Butter.
This delicious Ramato offers a nice complexity that combines fruity flavors of peach, apple, citrus, strawberry, with honey, cream, butter, and floral notes of honeysuckle, and dry apricot.
It’s very popular in the Vivino community and it’s priced very competitively too!
Region: Italy, Lombardia
Tasting notes: Strawberry, Honey, Peach, Melon, Elderflower.
It’s light and refreshing, perfect for those hot summer days. Strawberry, peach, honey, melon and elderflower are the primary notes you’ll experience.
This Pinot Grigio Rosé is a blend of Pinot Grigio 85%, Barbera 11%, and Pinot Noir 4%.
Prosciutto San Daniele and Greek salad will be great pairings for this one. Buon appetito!😊
Vivino’s tips: Among top 10% of all wines in the world
Region: Portugal, Casal Garcia
Tasting notes: Strawberry, Raspberry, Ripe Cherry, Citrus, Butter
It is a very fruity wine enhanced by notes of raspberries and strawberries.
On the palate the red berries aroma is also evident, well balanced with a nice acidity which characterizes this wine with a great freshness, a solid structure and a harmonious final with a soft persistence.
Ah it’s pretty affordable too, what do you want more?!
Region: USA, Washington
Tasting notes: Peach, Asia Pear, Apricot, Wildflowers.
Celebrate the beat and rhythm of life with Band of Roses Rose Wine, a dry pinot gris wine that is pale in color but plush in texture, featuring delicate fruit and floral notes.
This blush wine opens with aromas of peach and wildflowers, followed by a bouquet of Asian pear, chamomile, and apricot.
Lilac and peach blossom delight the palate, adding to the enjoyment of this crisp, pure, and satisfying wine.
Enjoy this premium wine chilled, either on its own or paired with poultry dishes, an avocado breakfast burrito, or an arugula salad.
Region: Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Tasting notes: Citrus, Orange, Apple, Strawberry, Rhubarb.
Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato continues a tradition of the Republic of Venice, since “ramato,” or coppery, was the term that referred to Pinot Grigio in contracts.
A special vinification practice led to the use of this term: the must remains in contact with the skins for 24 hours and this practice gives the wine a very distinctive coppery hue.
Attems Cupra Ramato boasts a rich, fruity bouquet, and opens full and weighty on the palate, with multi-faceted flavors.
The Pinot Project Rose shows aromas and flavors of raspberries and roses, unoaked to enhance pink fruit qualities.
Outfitted in a stellar new package, this wine is a great choice for hot days.
Region: Italy, Abruzzo
Tasting notes: Grapefruit, Orange, Strawberry, Watermelon, Elderflower.
This is not your typical Pinot Grigio Rosé, yet we are pretty sure you are going to love it!
It’s crisp and refreshing thanks to its nice acidity. Expect strawberry, watermelon, elderflower and a hint of honey.
Buying Guide to Rosé Pinot Grigio (Ramato)
It’s not just about which Rosé Pinot Grigio you should buy.
There are other important aspects like how to serve it, food pairings, and much more. The below buying guide will give you a detailed overview on all these topics.
Rosé Pinot Grigio Overview
Here you find an overview on where Rosé Pinot Grigio style is most commonly planted.
Grape
Pinot Grigio
ABV
12%-13%
Main Regions
Italy: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Other Regions
Italy: Lombardia
Grape
Pinot Grigio
ABV
12% - 13%
Main Regions
Italy: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Other Regions
Italy: Lombardia
Rosé Pinot Grigio Taste Profile
These are some of the most common aromas and flavors of Rosé Pinot Grigio.
Color
Pale Pink to Orange
Nose
Floral
Red Fruit
Ripe Pear
Palate
Dry
Mineral
Red Fruit note
Medium-High Acidity
Medium-Light Body
Color
Pale Pink to Orange
Nose
Floral
Red Fruit
Ripe Pear
Palate
Dry
Mineral
Red Fruit note
Medium-High Acidity
Medium-Light Body
Rosé Pinot Grigio Food Pairing
These are some food pairing suggestions for Rosé Pinot Grigio.
Appetizer
Prosciutto di San Daniele
Salad
Meat
White Meat
Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
Fresh (Feta)
Cream (Brie)
Appetizer
Prosciutto di San Daniele
Salad
Meat
White Meat
Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
Fresh (Feta)
Cream (Brie)
Serve and Store Rosé Pinot Grigio
Here you find some useful tips on how to serve and store Rosé Pinot Grigio.
Decant
Nope
Glass
Chardonnay
Viognier
Serve at
45 - 50 °F
7 - 10 °C
Store for
2-3 years
Decant
Nope
Glass
Chardonnay
Viognier
Serve at
45 - 50 °F
7 - 10 °C
Store for
2-3 years
Our Verdict
Rosé Pinot Grigio it’s known for its dryness, medium-high acidity, medium-light, and red fruit notes. Pinot Grigio gives its best in a cooler climate.
What to do next?
Be sure to serve your Pinot Grigio Rosé at the right temperature.
Read our wine tasting guide to enhance your tasting experience and taste like the pro! Alternatively, why don’t you check out our guides on Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay?
FAQ
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Pinot Grigio Rosé (Ramato).
What does Ramato mean?
“Ramato” means “coppery” and it comes from the copper color of the wine which is caused by the maceration of the juice in the grape’s skin. This is common practice for rosé wine. Check out our wine-making wine to learn more about how rosé wine is made.
What is Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris history?
Pinot Gris is from the Burgundy region in France. Known since the Middle Ages, it spread in other regions like Switzerland and Germany over time. Pinot Gris is the result of a genetic mutation of the Pinot Noir grape that occurred centuries ago.
In 1961, Santa Margherita [1] wine group, located in Veneto – Italy, has been the first company in the world to vinify Pinot Grigio grapes as a white wine.
Where does Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris grow best?
Cool climates help Pinot Grigio grow at its best and mature relatively early causing high sugar levels. Depending on the vinification style, this can lead to either a wine high in alcohol if fermented to dryness, or a sweeter wine.
When is the perfect time to drink Rosé Pinot Grigio?
Like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Unoaked Chardonnay, a hot summer day is perfect to enjoy Rosé Pinot Grigio: it’s refreshing, very light, and easy to drink.
Is Rosé Pinot Grigio sweet?
Rosé Pinot Grigio is a dry wine.
The sweetness level of a wine is expressed in grams of sugar per liter, aka g/L, or as a percentage. A dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
What does acronyms on the Italian's wines label mean?
For Italian wine production, you might find the below acronyms on the label. Here is what you should know in a nutshell:
- Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) [2]: The grapes are mostly from the area. This is the entry-level and generally the cheapest price.
- Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) [3]: All the grapes are from the area. Generally a smoother and slightly better finish than IGT and a bit more expensive.
- Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) [4]: It follows rigorous protocols for harvesting, cultivation, and production. This is the highest quality of the three. This wine has usually more pronounced and better flavors and thus it comes with a higher price.
When is the International Pinot Grigio day?
The International Pinot Grigio day it’s the 17th of May.
What effect the intensity of Rosé Pinot Grigio's color?
The intensity of the Rosé wine color depends on the length of the maceration process. For Ramato the maceration can vary from 10 up to 36 hours.
What’s Roseé Pinot Grigio's typical price range?
You’ll find good bottles of Ramato and Rosé Pinot Grigio in general at a price ranges between $15 – $20.
