Rosé wine pairs well with Tuna Steak, Ham, Garden Salads, Sushi, Hot Dogs and Salmon Sandwiches.  Rosé will pair well with nearly any food as it is incredibly versatile and refreshing.  With crisp flavours of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, watermelon and citrus, Rosé will keep you invigorated throughout your meal.

Rosé wine is made from red wine grapes, and the type of grape will dictate the style of Rosé.  For example, Rosé made from Grenache, Sangiovese and Pinot Noir tends to be dry, lean and fruity. Meanwhile, Rosé made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, and Syrah are savoury, dry and rich.  If your Rosé is made from Zinfandel, it will most likely be sweet.

All food pairings below are generalized for Rosé, made in a dry easy-going style.

Best Food with Rosé

VarietalFoodRating
RoséTuna Steak
RoséPig Roast
RoséHam
RoséBlack Forest Ham
Sparkling Wine, RoséPulled Pork
RoséOlives
RoséShrimp Cocktail
RoséSpam
RoséAnchovies
RoséMortadella
RoséChicken Tikka Masala
RoséBouillabaisse
RoséCojonudo
RoséSalad
RoséWatermelon Gazpacho
RoséRed Mullet
RoséJalfrezi
RoséVegetarian Dishes Grilled
Côtes de Provence, Rosé AOCSalad
RoséBeef Vindaloo
RoséArtichoke
RoséPan Con Tomate
RoséRatatouille
RoséChirashi-zushi Sushi/Sashimi
RoséPork Spare Ribs
Bandol Rosé AOCArtichoke
RoséAioli
RoséTapenade
RoséRoasted Chicken
RoséCouscous
RoséAsian Cuisine
RoséCarpaccio
RoséEggs and Egg Based Dishes
RoséOpor Ayam
RoséSalmon Kebabs
RoséTsukune Yakitori (minced Chicken) in Sauce
Bandol Rosé AOCTilapia
RoséClams
RoséGame Mousse
RoséLontong
RoséPork Tacos
RoséSteak Tartare
RoséPorchetta
RoséDolmades with Olives and Feta
Bandol Rosé AOCGrilled Red Snapper
RoséOkonomiyaki - Seafood
RoséRunts
RoséCrab Legs
RoséBacon Wrapped Scallops
RoséFrikadeller
RoséKassler Chops
RoséPaella Mixta
RoséSpaghettie Pescatore
RoséLemon Chicken
RoséVindaloo
RoséAmaebi - Sweet Shrimp Sushi/Sashimi
RoséChicken Shawarma
RoséTaramasalata
Bandol Rosé AOCBeef Short Ribs
Garnacha RoséChicken Salad
RoséFish and Chips
RoséIndian Cuisine Spicy-Hot
RoséPan Seared Halibut
RoséSan Choy Bau Heo - Minced pork on leaves
RoséUni - Sea Urchin Sushi/Sashimi
RoséChile Rellenos - Stuffed with Cheese
RoséBorscht
RoséCrab
RoséCroquetas Cremosas
RoséRaw Salmon
RoséSweetbreads
RoséPork Chops
RoséOra King Salmon
RoséSalmon Sandwiches
RoséCod
RoséGarlic
Sparkling Wine, RoséMaguro - Tuna - Sushi/Sashimi
Garnacha RoséGrilled Tuna
RoséSaffron
RoséEscargot de Bourgogne
RoséFrittata
RoséLamb Curry Dishes
RoséPiperade
RoséShake-shioyaki (salted salmon) Okazu
RoséVitello Tonnato - (Veal with Tuna Sauce)
RoséBurrata Salad
RoséRed Bell Pepper
RoséTeriyaki
RoséSalmon Burgers
RoséInsalata di pomodori e peperoni
RoséPapaya Salad - Goi Du Du Chay
RoséScotch Broth
RoséVegetarian Dishes
RoséChilean Sea Bass
Garnacha RoséCharcuterie
RoséSwordfish Kebabs
Bordeaux RoséPork Tenderloin
RoséBaba Ghanoush
RoséEscargots a la Gourmande
RoséHot Dogs
RoséOysters Mornay
RoséSalmon Tartare
RoséGarlic Bread
Spatlese RoseBlow Pops
RoséGoi Bap Cai Chay - Spicy Cabbage Salad
Bandol Rosé AOCMaguro - Tuna - Sushi/Sashimi
RoséDupiaza
RoséEscargot in Butter Sauce
Bandol Rosé AOCTomatoes Raw
Bandol Rosé AOCBeef Carpaccio
RoséPork
>Clairet RoséButter Chicken
RoséSpanakopita
RoséPasta Primavera
RoséAntipasto
RoséCacciucco - Tomato Fish Stew
RoséGrilled Fish
RoséMurg Makhani
RoséBarbecue
RoséChicken Satay
RoséFish Soup
Anjou, RoséPasanda
RoséSea Urchin
RoséJambalaya
RoséItalian Sausage
RoséCharcuterie
RoséBaby Back Ribs - pork ribs
Anjou, RoséChicken Cafreal
Côtes de Provence, Rosé AOCFeta Cheese
RoséHummus
Anjou, RoséPakora
RoséThai Beef Salad (Spicy)
RoséCold Beef
RoséGomoku-zushi Sushi/Sashimi
RoséRakfisk
RoséEggplant
RoséTorikawa Yakitori (Skin) in Sauce
RoséSpinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
RoséLobster Ravioli
RoséPork Roasted
RoséButter Chicken
RoséSpicy Jellyfish
RoséPho Bo - Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup
RoséYakisoba
RoséCanh Dua Thit Heo - Pork & Pineapple Soup
RoséNhoam Moan - Chicken Noodle Salad
Côtes de Provence, Rosé AOCTomato Provencale
RoséSea Bass
RoséBarbikyu
Côtes de Provence, Rosé AOCChicken Satay
RoséFish Stew
RoséJamon Serrano
Côtes de Provence, Rosé AOCPélardon Cheese
RoséSoboro-don
RoséVegetarian Pizza
RoséAcqua Pazza
RoséBrandade
RoséChicken Alfredo
RoséChicken Pilaf
RoséIbérico
RoséGreek Salad
RoséCotoletta alla Milanese
RoséCrescenza Cheese
RoséMixed Greens with Raspberry Vinaigrette
RoséEggplant Caponata
RoséToriniku Yakitori (chicken) in Sauce
RoséGambas al Ajillo
Bandol Rosé AOCLobster Roll
RoséCalzone
RoséGrilled Pork
RoséNikujaga (meat and potato stew)
RoséRoncal Cheese
RoséCornbread
RoséTomato Salad
Côtes de Provence, Rosé AOCSea Bass
RoséFish Tacos
Côtes de Provence, Rosé AOCPicodon Cheese
RoséBresaola
RoséChicken Fried Steak
Bandol Rosé AOCBaeckeoffe
RoséChicken Potjie
RoséImam Bayaldi
RoséPan Seared Branzino
RoséSalted Cod Feijoada
RoséTxipirones
RoséBarbecue Chicken Pizza
RoséBologna Pizza
RoséCrispy Roast Pig
RoséGreek Cuisine
Côtes de Provence, Rosé AOCRatatouille
RoséHerbed Chicken
RoséFocaccia
RoséBerries
RoséCassoulet
RoséTomato Soup
Champagne, RoséBasil
RoséChicken Tagine
RoséSeafood Stew
RoséBuffalo Chicken Wings
RoséBanana
RoséGrilled Dishes
RoséMontenebero Cheese
RoséSalmon Grilled on a Cedar Plank
RoséAvocado
RoséChao Tom - Prawn Paste on Sugar Cane
RoséEmpanadas
RoséHorseradish
RoséFried Chicken
RoséTuna Salad Sandwich
RoséTuna Casserole
Champagne, RoséDuck with Black Pepper
RoséTomatoes Raw
RoséBeef Carpaccio
RoséChickpea Salad
RoséSalmon
RoséMussels
RoséBanon Cheese
RoséChicken Salad
RoséFish Smoked
RoséHamburgers
RoséCrudité
RoséGrilled Eel
RoséChevre Cheese
RoséTurkey Sandwich
RoséCrab with Black Bean Sauce
RoséQuesadillas
RoséHaddock Smoked
RoséOmelette with Vegetables
RoséSpaghetti alle Vongole
RoséChickpeas
RoséFritto Misto di Mare
RoséLobster
RoséShellfish
RoséChili
RoséThai Cuisine
RoséScalloped Potatoes
RoséBraised Beef
RoséCucumber
RoséSzechuan Food
RoséPotato Salad
RoséSalmon with Fennel
RoséGeneral Tso's Chicken
RoséTurkey Club Sandwich
RoséBLT Sandwich
RoséCrayfish/Crawfish
RoséMiddle Eastern Cuisine
RoséHam and Cheese Sandwich (Gruyere)
RoséOnion
RoséEscargot
RoséChinese Cuisine Spicy
RoséCucumber Soup (cold)
RoséGrilled Grouper
RoséRed Snapper
RoséManhattan Clam Chowder (Tomato Based)
RoséSeafood in a Tomato Sauce
RoséLamb Gyro
RoséTabbouleh
RoséQuiche
RoséBacon
RoséFigs
RoséSalt Cod
RoséTurkey Hash
RoséBibimbap
RoséBluefish
RoséGrapefruit Desserts
RoséCapers
RoséHam with Pineapple
RoséOnions Raw
RoséSalami
RoséSnails
RoséCabbage Rolls
RoséBeets
RoséSquid Fried
RoséPike
RoséYogurt Sauces
RoséCurry Dishes
RoséBasil
RoséChicken Tacos
RoséJerked Chicken
RoséSoy Sauce
RoséLasagna
RoséVeggie Burgers
RoséBBQ Ribs
RoséFish
RoséGumbo
RoséMonkfish
RoséSeafood Macaroni and Cheese

Tuna Steak & Rosé Pairing


Grilled tuna has a soft meaty texture with mild and delicate flavours. Tuna does not have a strong fishy taste but can taste a little briny.  If I’m enjoying a Tuna Steak, I usually have it on a sunny patio, where a brisk and acidic glass of Rosé is a welcomed distraction.

Rosé is a perfect pairing with Tuna Steak as the wine’s soft strawberry, cherry and raspberry flavours do not overwhelm the delicate flavours of your Tuna Steak.  You’ll also find flavours of white pepper and herbs in Rosé, which add an extra bit of flavour to the mix, livening up your Tuna Steak.

Finally, Rosé has medium to high acidity, which amplifies the mild flavours of your Tuna Steak, making them taste even more delicious.

Ham & Rosé Pairing


Rosé is one of the best wines to bring to a Ham dinner at Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter, as Rosé is such a food-friendly wine.  Ham is savoury, salty and slightly sweet, and the cherry, strawberry and citrus flavours of Rosé provide a refreshing contrast without distracting you from the ham flavours.

Not only does Rosé pair up well with Ham, it will go great with many of the sides, including glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, Caesar salad and dinner rolls.  Rosé pairs well with these foods as the wine is acidic, and acidity brings out the best the flavours we love.

Garden Salad & Rosé Pairing


Rosé will pair well with nearly any salad, but my favourite Salad with Rosé is a mixed green garden salad with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing.  Rosé, with its bright notes of raspberry, strawberry and cherry, complements the raspberry vinaigrette dressing.  Meanwhile, you’ll get lovely notes of herbs, white pepper and grapefruit, which add extra excitement to the dish.

Rosé is high in acidity, so it’s going to make any leafy greens, chopped veggies and extra in your salad, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, dried cranberries, sliced egg, spinach and shredded carrots, taste even more flavourful.

Hot Dogs & Rosé Pairing


Hot Dogs make a great pairing with Rosé as this crisp and fun wine will go great with any topping you add to your Hot Dog.  Whether it’s ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, sauerkraut, onions, relish or pickles, Rosé will be right at home with your dog.

Hot Dogs pack a lot of flavour, and Rosé can hold its own against the meaty and bready flavours of your Hot Dog.  Hot Dogs are also salty, and Rosé provides a lot of refreshment as it soothes your taste buds of all the fat, salt and carbohydrates clinging to your tongue.  Rosé is a thirst-quenching wine!

I love Hot Dogs, but I always hated the aftertaste, which always reminds me that I’ve eaten a heavily processed food that was made in a factory.  A glass of Rosé drowns out those weird preservative flavours of Hot Dogs that I dislike and blesses me with some refreshing flavours of cherry, strawberry and citrus instead.

Salmon Sandwiches & Rosé Pairing


Rosé is the perfect wine for picnics or ladies banquets, such as a bridal party, where small quartered and crust-free Salmon Sandwiches are enjoyed.  Rosé, with it being so fresh, and enjoyed chilled, is best in Spring and Summer with warm weather.  Furthermore, if you want to add even more fun to a ladies event, consider a sparkling Rosé.

In North America, women are much more adventurous with drinking Rosé than men.  I worked in the fine dining industry for 30 years, and I only met one man who was comfortable enough to be seen drinking a pink drink (and he was only drinking it as he owned the winery from where the Rosé was produced).  To be fair to men, Rosé in North America tends to be heavily marketed as sweet and girly.

Returning to Salmon sandwiches, Rosé goes well with Salmon as the fruity flavours of the wine provide a pleasant contrast between the creamy and subtle fish flavours Salmon serves up.

Salmon is a fatty fish, and most people add mayonnaise to their Salmon sandwich mix, making it even more fatty.  Fat, while delicious, also clog up your taste buds and can drown out flavours as you continue to eat. With Rosé, you’ll never have this problem as the high acidity of the wine scrubs your taste buds clean and ensures each bite tastes fresh.