5% OFF WITH THE WELCOME CODE

ORANGE WINE

The Orange Wine wines are different from all the others: they are not white, nor red, but as the name says orange, although most of the time they are a beautiful bright amber color. The color derives from the particular vinification technique, which was born in Giorgia, cradle of wine, more than 5000 years ago. The technique consists in leaving the white grapes in contact with their skins for a period ranging from a few days to a few months depending on the grape variety used, and both the vinification and the aging take place very often in the typical terracotta amphorae . A vinification as used for red wines, which serves to make the wine much more complex both on the nose and on the palate, where we will have rather strong and impacting aromatic notes, with a tannic sensation on the palate, unusual if one thinks that it goes white grapes. The pioneer of Orange Wine in Italy, was certainly Josko Gravner, who is not satisfied with the production of his wines, decides to go to Giorgia to learn how to make wine according to local traditions, which consist in putting macerating wine in large amphoras of terracotta that remain buried in the earth for months or years. Take home some of those amphorae and start using them to make Ribolla Gialla. A wine that will give birth to the Orange Wine movement in Italy. Today among the best producers of Orange Wine we find: Terpin, Radikon, Podversic, Vodopivec, to stay in Friuli, while in the rest of Italy there are: Dettori, La stoppa, Bajola, and many others. Finally, it is recommended to taste them at a temperature of 14/16 °, and to open the bottle some time before putting it on the table. The pairing possibilities are extensive, combined with raw fish, exotic cuisine, red meat and game. In short, the Orange Wine wines are not for all palates, some love them others hate them.

SKU: ACM003

In the Romagna dialect, *Pirona* means "spinning top"—a reference to the shape of Georgian *qvevri*, the terracotta vessels in which this wine ferments on the skins for 31 days. During maceration, the cap remains intact and unbroken, allowing the wine to follow its own natural course. After racking, the wine ages in stainless steel tanks until late spring. In the glass, it displays a golden yellow hue with amber highlights. The nose offers notes of dried apricot, honey, aromatic herbs, and orange zest. On the palate, it is full-bodied, textured, and balanced, featuring pleasant acidity, delicate tannins, and a long, savory finish.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Albana

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: Some months in steel

Contains suflites

€25.90
Add to cart
SKU: ACM002

Paglia is the orange wine from Azienda Agricola Baccagnano, produced from Albana grapes via extended skin maceration. Fermentation begins like that of a red wine, followed by aging in concrete tanks on the fine lees throughout the winter. In the spring, the wine is racked, bottled, and left to rest before release. Sporting an amber hue with coppery highlights, Paglia offers aromas of dried fruit, orange zest, chamomile, and tea. On the palate, it is full-bodied, textural, and tannic, with a pleasantly bitter finish. It is an authentic wine with a strong personality, crafted for those who appreciate intense, unconventional flavors.

Region: Emilia Romagna.

Grapes: Albana

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: Some months in concrete tanks.

Contains suflites

€18.90
Add to cart
SKU: PBI002

An unconventional Sauvignon, vinified with skin contact and aged for eight months in terracotta amphorae. A rare, "offbeat" white wine—with a production run of just 1,200 bottles—that breaks the mold and showcases the grape variety with intense, textural character. It is spicy on the nose and structured on the palate—almost like a red wine—possessing great personality and depth.

Region: France, Loire

Grapes: Sauvignon

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: At least 8 months in terracotta amphorae

Contains sulfites

€48.90
Add to cart
SKU: STO011

Ageno is an intense macerated white wine with an eighty personality from a blend of local white grapes. It is an amber colored wine due to the long maceration on the skins. The nose is very aromatic and powerful with hints of red berry fruits, apple and spicy notes. On the palate we perceive its beautiful fleshiness, tannins and freshness.

Grapes: Blend of local white grapes.

Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Aging: In wooden vats of 40 hectoliters and bottle for the necessary time.

Contains sulfites

€31.90
Add to cart
SKU: PAR001

The Kai by Paraschos is a macerated white wine of great structure and personality obtained from grapes of Friulano in purity. It refines for 24 months in oak barrels and has an intense golden yellow color. On the nose sensations of yellow fruit like peach and pineapple, balsamic and iodine notes. In the mouth it is of great structure, warm with a pleasant freshness. A great wine.

Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia

Grapes: Friulano

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

Aging: 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels.

Contains sulfites

€45.50
Add to cart
Compare (0 items) My Wishlist (0 items) Contact us
Please login first
Please login first

Your cart

There are no more items in your cart