This is the less serious, more frivolous of the two rosés Yves Leccia bottles from his domaine in Patrimonio, in northern Corsica. A direct press of the island’s indigenous varieties Sciaccarellu and Niellucciu, it aptly captures the elements of sun, sea, and stone that define this Mediterranean paradise, all without taking itself too seriously. With a plate of salty prosciutto and ripe summer melon, it’s hard to beat.

Pure Pinot grapes, lightly squeezed right after harvest, are responsible for this other expression of Sancerre. Just like the region’s famous whites, it has a racy, zesty, tongue-tickling freshness, plus suggestions of peach and watermelon that are particularly mouthwatering. Open a bottle when it’s chilled and you’re thirsty for best results.

It’s no wonder Tavel has been dubbed the king of rosés—there is something majestic that sets it apart from other rosés, a grandeur that could only come from Grenache grown in the Rhône Valley’s finest terroirs. Its rich fruitiness on the palate recalls ripe strawberries warmed under the sun, then notes of spice and licorice kick in for a full-bodied, full-flavored finish that marries beautifully with ratatouille or smoked pork chops.

Don’t miss our first import from Molise, a small region sandwiched between Abruzzo and Puglia along southern Italy’s Adriatic coast. Sparsely populated and notoriously mountainous, Molise is obscure even to Italians, who have a running joke that they’ve never heard of the place (in fact, many have not). Montepulciano, Aglianico, and the native Tintilia make up this rosato whose flavor is as electric as its bright cherry hue. The Passatella is an ideal match for summery dishes like sliced tomato salads and seafood pastas. A garlicky gazpacho will complement a cold glass especially nicely.