Do you know about orange wine?

Orange wine originally comes from Armenia and Georgia, where it has been produced for thousands of years. The wine is still made in clay jars called amphoras.

Orange wine is known for its deep color, which is achieved through maceration, which means that the grape must is left with the grape skins for a long period of time. The color of the wine only appears after the must has had contact with the skins. Virtually all grapes are white inside, and this also applies to red ones, which is why the majority of white wine made in Champagne comes from red grapes.

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Orange wine is essentially white wine, but it is made like red wine because the must has been left with the skins for a longer time than you would do with white wine. Similarly, rosé is made in the same way as red wine, but here the must has been left with the skins for a shorter time than red wine does.

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How is orange wine made?

The wines get their name because they are often deep amber or orange, but they are not made from apricots or oranges, as one might think. Instead, orange wine is essentially white wine made like red wine. Similarly, rosé is actually red wine that has been aged with the skins for a shorter period of time, which is why it is called rosé.

Orange wine can also be made by direct pressing, where the grape skins are pressed slowly so that the must mixes with the grape skins, and the result is an orange wine.

Orange wine can be made in several ways, and the orange color in the skins depends on the ripening of the grapes. For example, the skins do not have the same orange color in colder vintages. The warm vintages add lots of color and flavor, wines from Italy have more color than from France, for example. Italy and Italy.

The color of the grapes

The grapes can be slightly golden, orange, green and many other colors. But all are made from what we call white grapes, although white grapes are not always white. The grape skins have lots of colors, everything from orange tones to brownish and pink colors. The must, on the other hand, is always white, it is only the grape skins that have color.

We call this type of wine orange wine, but in ancient Georgia it was called amber wine because of its characteristic deep amber color. Some wines are made from very green grapes and therefore do not give the orange color, as the skins of the grapes are green and not orange. Therefore, the wine does not extract any color from the green grapes, but the wine is usually not called orange wine, but white wine.

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What does orange wine taste like?

Orange wine usually has more structure and aroma than white wine, but still retains its freshness. Some wines made from the Muscat grape have a lovely floral scent, and the wine retains its aroma, structure and darker color.

Orange wine can taste like dried fruits, such as orange peel, apricot, and peach. Orange wine is made from a variety of grapes, such as Riesling, Malvasia, and Chardonnay. They often have tannins, also called tannic acid.

Typical flavor profile for orange wine

Different grape varieties have different flavor profiles. The combinations of grapes, vinification, geography and weather can produce millions of different wines. Wines that we can enjoy in the company of our best wine friends.

In terms of taste, orange wine offers a wide range of nuances that can vary depending on the grape variety and production method. In general, you can expect a complexity that combines fruity, floral and spicy notes. The extended contact with the grape skins often adds tannins, giving the wine a structure and texture reminiscent of red wine.

A typical orange wine may have flavors of orange peel, apricot, peach, and honey, as well as undertones of nuts and spices as a result of fermentation with the peels. Sometimes there may also be a slight bitterness and perhaps a little citrus fruit that contributes to the complexity of the taste experience.

It is not only the grape itself that can give flavor to juice, but also the seeds and skin can give a fruity undertone. If wine is made as natural wine, it also has a different flavor profile than wine made with added yeast. Italy and the noble way

What do you eat with orange wine?

You can drink the wines with fish, smoked fish, strongly spiced food such as Indian food, white meat, salted meat and of course many other dishes. The wine can also be drunk alone, it does not always need the company of food, but very much likes good company. So enjoy it with your best wine friend!

Which countries produce orange wine?

We have many different wines in bottles, so come by and find your favorite. We love exploring natural wines from Europe, and we have orange wines from France, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Georgia and Portugal on the shelves in our store.

Which regions do the grapes come from?

Our orange wine comes from grapes from several regions in France such as Loire, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Jura, Savoie, Languedoc, Rhone, Champagne, Jurancon and from Italy such as Piedmont, Sicily, Tuscany, Lazio, Friuli, Campana, Emilia Romagna, Umbria, Venete, from Spain such as Galicia, Andalusia and many more!

Can orange wine be made from all grapes?

Orange wine can be made from many different grape varieties, such as those grown in Georgia, Slovenia and Greece. But they are also available in a wide selection from France, Italy and Spain, which you can see here:

The French orange wines:

Chardonnay, Riesling, Malvasia, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Chasselas, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Savagnin, Aligoté, Jacquere, Altesse, Rousanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng. Grape varieties named gris are often very deep in color.

The Italian orange wines:

From Italian we have Vermentino, Insolie, Catarratto, Fiano, Cortese, Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Malvasia and Timorasso.

The Spanish orange wines:

From Spain we have Xerrello, Grenacha Bianco and Macabeu

Where can I find orange wine?

You can find a lot of exciting and carefully selected orange wines in our wine shop, located at Ravnsborggade 5 in Nørrebro in Copenhagen. At VINTRO you will get the experience of a modern wine shop with a wide selection of lovely natural wines and orange wines. We look forward to seeing you!