Perhaps best known in Provence and Tavel, rose is a great pink wine. Rose is rarely complex, and not to be aged. A good rose is tart and fruity, and can cut through the garlicky aioli so often accompanying fish and fish stews in the Mediterranean region. They are also good choices for cold luncheons, picnics and buffets. Roses are made from red wine grapes, but during fermentation there is minimal contact with the grape skin, so they don't pick up much color from the skins.