Orange wine isn’t made from oranges!!!!!
We all know orange wine isnโt actually made from oranges, but did you know orange wine is the big sister of skin-contact white wine?
Skin-contact white and orange wines are techinically synonyms. All orange wines are skin-contact whites but is it correct the other way round?
Skin-contact white wines let the skins party with the juice for a brief short time (a few hours to a few days, depending on the winemaker). This short skin contact adds a touch of color and flavor, on the other hand, itโs orange wine that takes things to the extreme.
๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ต๐๐ฒ: ranging from a tangerine dream to a deep amber, depending on the grape variety, skin contact time, and fermentation technique.
๐ง๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐: orange wines surprise your palate with tannins โ those mouth-drying sensations you get from reds. This gives them a fuller body and a touch of spice.
๐ฆ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ: While skin-contact whites have a brief skin encounter, orange wines go all in, fermenting with the skins for weeks or even months. This results in a richer, more complex flavor profile with notes of dried fruit, flowers, and even a hint of earthiness.
Think of orange wine as a white wine with a red wine attitude. It can be light and refreshing like a white, or bold and grippy like a red.
The best way to understand orange wine is to experience it firsthand! So ditch the stereotypes and embrace the adventure! Orange wine might just become your new favorite ๐ถ๏ธ