A good orange wine, its origins and characteristics

Good orange wine with characteristic origin

We know red wine , white wine and rosé wine , but there is also orange wine which is gradually regaining its place on the best tables. Orange wine , which came to life during antiquity, is a clever blend of two methods specific to white wine and red wine , and it surprises with its flavors.

Orange wine gets its color from long-macerated white grapes, retaining the grape skins during the winemaking process, just like red wine. Although it appears rather sweet, it is not; it is generally quite dry and develops very broad palettes depending on the region: fruity, acidic, floral.

Just like the best white wines , the diversity of orange wine allows it to accompany different dishes such as fish, seafood, vegetables, and will go perfectly with more prestigious dishes such as foie gras.

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What is a good orange wine?

Despite the enthusiasm in recent years to bring orange wine back into the spotlight, there are still few producers taking up the challenge. Alsace and Jura also produce orange wine , however, Languedoc-Roussillon, notably Gerard Bertrand , has embarked on a real conquest to restore it.

Several vintages are now available, including the famous Orange Gold and the excellent Villa Soleilla . The result of a long blend of seven grape varieties, Orange Gold surprises with its freshness, perfectly reflecting the mineral landscapes of the South of France. The tannins remain light with a subtle acidity. On the palate, it is an explosion of notes of white flowers, candied fruit and white pepper. Finally, if you want to experience an extraordinary taste experience, the excellent orange wine " Villa Soleilla " is essential.

Carefully harvested by hand, the blend of Vermentinon, Viognier and Roussane gives a full and complex tasting experience. We find in particular notes of garrigue, thyme and honey on the nose. On the palate, the aromas are spicy and fruity, with apricot in particular. There is no doubt that these vintages are now essential in the cellar of connoisseurs of good orange wine and the best orange wine .

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