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Rossese Bianco

Rossese Bianco wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Light
Origin
Italy
Top region
Cinque Terre
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
3
Synonyms

Rossese Bianco is a white grape variety, with its roots in Ligurian Coast, Italy.

The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to citrus, floral, mineral and herbal.

In the cellar it meets unoaked.

It is planted most seriously in Cinque Terre and Langhe.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for prefers a mild coastal climate.

On other labels it goes by Ruzzese, Racese and Razzese.

At the table it suits seafood, light pasta dishes and grilled vegetables.

The structure.

Body
Light
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium-high
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
citrusfloral
Aromas
mineralherbal
Cellar
Unoaked
Styles
dry white

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 seafood
02 light pasta dishes
03 grilled vegetables

Also labelled.

Ruzzese, Racese, Razzese.

Bottles to look for.

  • Cascina Castella Di Cassino Silvio Langhe Rossese Bianco, Piedmont, Italy
  • Cascina in Langa Amalia Langhe Rossese Bianco, Piedmont, Italy
  • Giovanni Manzone Rosserto Langhe Rossese Bianco, Piedmont, Italy
  • Josetta Saffirio Rossese Bianco Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
  • La Bioca 'Cyrogrillo' Langhe Rossese Bianco, Piedmont, Italy

Rossese Bianco: common questions

01.
What does Rossese Bianco taste like?
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Rossese Bianco tastes of citrus, floral, mineral and herbal. The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Rossese Bianco from?
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Rossese Bianco originates in Ligurian Coast, Italy.
03.
Where is Rossese Bianco grown?
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The key regions for Rossese Bianco are Cinque Terre and Langhe.
04.
What food pairs with Rossese Bianco?
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Pour it with seafood, light pasta dishes and grilled vegetables.
05.
What else is Rossese Bianco called?
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Rossese Bianco is also labelled Ruzzese, Racese and Razzese.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.

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