Does anyone else feel like you blinked and winter was just gone? Because, same.
With summer fast approaching and my first barefoot day already past us, it seemed like the right time to update my list of favorite rosé wines for 2025. Now, let’s be honest for a second – I love rosé wine, ESPECIALLY Italian rosé, and I’m not the type of person who thinks it can only be enjoyed in the summertime.
BUT I know that some of you out there are strict *SUMMER-ONLY* rosé fans – so, here we go:
01 – Calafuria Rosé by Tormaresca
Surprise, surprise! The top spot once again goes to Calafuria rosé by Tormaresca. This wine holds a special spot in my heart because it was one of the first Apulian rosé wines I’ve ever tried. I remember being in Bisceglie for the first time for the Festival of the Three Saints, and on the final night when the fireworks started to shoot over the harbor – the only thing I grabbed from the table to run and watch them was my glass of Calafuria.
The flavors are very reminiscent of Puglia itself. You can almost taste the sun and the sea in every sip, with a slight amount of carbonation to keep the wine crisp and fresh. Take notes folks, the best rosé wines don’t just come from France!
02 – Tramari Rosé di Primitivo
Tramari from San Marzano Wines is a fantastic option if you like a slightly bolder, less dry, fruitier rosé. It’s name literally means “between the seas” and you can taste the salinity and slight minerality from the second you open the bottle to the very last sip. Tramari is the only rosé on this list made from 100% primitivo grapes – and the flavor has notes of strawberry, peach, citrus, and cherry.
This is one that I tend to reach for if I’m going for a rosé with dinner – it’s great with pasta alla Puttanesca or with fresh burrata (my personal fave).
03 – Fabri by Cantina Rivera
Fabri by Rivera is an incredibly bold-in-color rosé, and the flavor is the same. It’s made from Nero di Troia grapes and has a gorgeous palette of red currant, raspberry, dried rose petals, and bitter citrus.
Aged in terracotta and stoneware, you get a beautiful minerality from this one – it’s not too sweet, and it’s a nice medium-bodied option for warm summer nights by the water.
Here’s a fun fact: I did a shoot with Rivera and tossed a bottle of wine in the sea (don’t worry, it was closed) and came up with some pretty cool shots. You can see them here, if you’re feeling nosy.
04 – Rosé Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC by Tenuta Talamonti
The Cerasuolo from Tenuta Talamonti is a bold rosé from Abruzzo, and it’s one that makes me think of sun-drenched hillsides and dusty roads in the Italian countryside from the rom-com with Amanda Seyfried called Letters to Juliet.
It’s got a beautiful acidity and a complex flavor palette that blends cherries and red raspberries, with a slight hint of minerality for a boost of freshness. I almost feel like renting out a villa for a week and not moving from the garden the second I reach for a bottle.
05 – Rosato Organic by Tenuta Viglione
This Organic Rosato from Tenuta Viglione is super light, fresh, and crisp for the HOT days of high summer. It’s got gorgeous notes of raspberry and bitter orange, and it’s a little on the dry side with a sweet acidity to it, so it doesn’t overwhelm the palette.
As one of the few wines on this list that was perfect on a 40 (100-ish) degree day with a ton of humidity, if you live in a warm spot and can get your hands on this one, I’d give it a go.
Do you have a favorite rosé wine? Let me know your top picks!
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