A pink gift for mothers

Rosé pairs well with mothers. Let me explain: the wine of this color is a joy to behold, it's conciliatory, goes well with almost everyone at the table, and never feels heavy. Coincidence? The Salomonic choice does not escape the palate: rosé is generally not as tannic as red wine and has more structure than white. It pairs well with chicken, pasta, desserts, and enhances spicy food like Mexican cuisine. Fish, seafood, and rice can all keep up with it.There are all kinds of rosés: there are slightly sweet ones for those who prefer sweet sips and there are dry ones for those who want to harmonize with savory food. Rosés are light, crisp in acidity, and perfect for the spring-summer season, like the one we are currently in.The winemaking process is also a sort of middle ground. Its juice comes from pressing red grapes that are left to macerate with the skins for the necessary time to give it the characteristic color, which ranges from salmon to peach, from light pink to raspberry.After removing the skins, the wine is vinified as one would normally do in a white wine: it undergoes a single fermentation without aging and is transferred directly to the bottle to preserve freshness and fruity notes.I like rosé for evenings with friends, for Asian food, for sunsets on terraces. I enjoy rosé to drink with my mom at six in the evening, the unmistakable rosé o’clock. It’s better if there are roses involved and a dessert – cheesy, sweet – to show her how I feel. If you serve it at home, don’t forget to chill it to about 11 or 12 degrees and preferably, pair it with one of these:Taittinger Prestige RoséIf we're going to talk about celebration, let's pop some bubbles. This intense pink champagne shines with aromas of wild fruits, cherry, and currant. On the palate, it is elegant, fresh, and fruity. I would uncork it to accompany a bruschetta with cheese and fruits or for dessert, while reminiscing with mom about adventures from another time.MarellaThe pink color with orange highlights of this wine from Grenache and Zinfandel is to be admired. Fresh fruit notes like strawberry and even a hint of bubblegum stand out on the nose. There is a bit of minerality in each sip and also some floral notes that pair well with a rose arrangement and a mushroom risotto made from scratch.Ocho RoséFrom one of the favorite wineries in Valle de Guadalupe, Vinícola Bruma, comes this rosé version made from Sangiovese grapes. If you're preparing something with pork, this will be your wine. You’ll find notes of green strawberry, grapefruit peel, jasmine, lemon tea, and a light touch of green guava. How about a pibil pork shank to celebrate mom with a fancy table setting?Ru Rosa de Uva from Bodegas del VientoI don't know about your mom, but mine loves seafood. If you're going to cook something like coconut shrimp or breaded, I recommend this wine from Sierra de Arteaga in Coahuila. With each sip, you'll find notes of melon, peach, and orange peel that bring out the best in your seafood recipe.PolenNotes of strawberries, citrus, and watermelon stand out in this wine made from Grenache and Syrah. Its grapes grow in Valle de Guadalupe, specifically in the organic fields of Finca la Carrodilla. On the palate, the result is subtle and elegant, and even a little playful, perfect for one of Kiwilimon's most emblematic recipes: Alfredo chicken pasta.