Our favorite rosé wines to celebrate National Rosé Day

The time is now to celebrate your love of rosé wine! National Rosé Day is this Saturday, June 8 and we know you can't wait to sit back and sip on summer's greatest treasure. But before you do, here are a few things you should know about rosé.

How rosé is made

If red wine is made from red grapes and white wine is made from "white" green grapes, does that mean rosé is made from pink grapes? No, because pink grapes don't really exist. Rosé is in fact made from red grapes, but it all comes down to how long a winemaker allows the grape skins to soak in the juice. For rosé, the red skin will soak in the grape juice for only a few days before fermentation.

The wine region for producing the most rosé (and the best stuff) is Provence, France. It's also the oldest wine-producing region in the European country, but it is the only region to really focus on the pink wine.

The best rosé wines to drink

If you're out at a restaurant and looking at a long list of unfamiliar rosé wines, your best bet is to ask for something from Provence. But in the case that you're wondering through the wine section at your local store, here are all of our favorite rosé wines that you should check out.

What foods to pair with rosé

Like red or white wine, rosé can be made very dry or very sweet, depending on the grapes that were used to make it. For a dry rosé, try pairing it with light foods like grilled seafood, pasta, salads or something spicy like a curry. For a sweet rosé, try it alongside richer foods like steak, lamb, lobster or tuna, pastries, and citrusy fruits.

Rosé can also be used to make some pretty amazing cocktails beyond your traditional sangria. You can try some of our favorite ways to mix up rosé in the slideshow below.