No Oranges Were Harmed in the Making of this Wine!

We all know that wine comes in red, white, and pink, but did you know there is also orange wine? Yes, orange wine is a thing!

Despite its name, orange wine doesn't contain any oranges. The name refers to its distinctive orange color.

The Process

Orange wine is produced by crushing white grapes in large concrete or ceramic containers, which keeps the skins and seeds intact. The mashed grapes are then fermented naturally, which can take anywhere from four days to over a year. This natural fermentation process, along with the skins and seeds, results in a distinct and robust flavor.

The Flavor Profile

On the nose, they possess robust notes of jackfruit, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, bruised apples, and dried orange rinds. On the palate, they are big and dry. Orange wines are often described as having the tannins of red wine and the sourness of a fruit beer.

What to Pair With

These bold wines deserve to be paired with bold food. Think curries, Moroccan cuisine, or Korean Kimchi. Since orange wines have tannins, balanced bitterness, and a nutty tartness they pair with a wide variety of meats.