There’s a strong note of chopped mint or peppermint that sets this wine apart from most other roses on the market. The wine is tart and slightly sweet in the mouth and would pair with lamb kebab and mint sauce or hummus and fried pita chips. ——M.L.(7/1/2010)—— 86

Made from Negroamaro, this coppery, peach-hued rose is rather weighty, with flavors that run toward cherries and chocolate. You could serve it with rich seafood dishes, but it can also stand up to grilled beef.——W.E.(11/15/2007)—— 87

Here is a well-recommended southern Italian rose with genuine aromas of peach candy, stone fruit, white chocolate and pink flower. It is a deservedly popular wine thanks to its affordability and easy approach. ——M.L.(7/1/2007)—— 86

This southern Italian rose boasts a pretty pink rose color and inviting aromas of stone fruit, cranberry, flower petal and almond. It has a creamy texture, sweetness and a broader structure that promises to match to appetizers and summer barbequed foods. ——M.L.(7/1/2007)—— 86