Rossese

Rossese is a red Italian wine grape variety that is planted primarily in Liguria. The wines produced from Rossese are a local specialty found around Dolceacqua
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Rossese di Dolceacqua or Dolceacqua
Val Polcevera (Bianco in the specific styles normale, Spumante, Frizzante and Passito; Rosato in the specific styles normale and Frizzante; Rosso in the specific styles normale, Frizzante and Novello); ...

ROSSESE: Ancient grape variety found in the Liguria region of Italy. Has synonym name of Bianco di Nizza. Makes good value light red wine best drunk when newly released.

In the production of Ligurian wines - mainly made of white wines and grapes - are distinguished three red grapes and from which are produced interesting wines: Rossese, Ormeasco - name with which is called Dolcetto - and Ciliegiolo.

See also: Wine, Style, Grape, Vermentino, Full