5 Popular Orange Wines Recommended by Sommeliers
Have you heard of orange wine, which is becoming a global craze ?
Have you ever imagined a fruit wine made from oranges?
Orange wine is actually a type of wine made from white grapes .
This time, we asked Lucia's Wine Sommelier Yuta Okada to select his top five recommended orange wines .
If you've never tried orange wine before or would like to know more about it, be sure to check this out.
Orange wine is made from white grapes
Red wine is brewed from black grapes with the skins on.
White wine is made by removing the skins and seeds of white grapes.
Orange wine is made from white grapes using red wine techniques!
White grapes do not contain anthocyanins, so they are not red, but rather closer to orange.
Why is orange wine so popular?
Orange wine became popular because it was seen as a natural wine with few additives .
The taste of orange wine is also a reason for its popularity.
The astringent and complex flavor allows you to experience the appeal of both white and red wine, and it matches well with a variety of dishes that you would not normally pair with wine.
5 Popular Orange Wines Recommended by Sommeliers
Orange wine is gaining attention worldwide for its unique flavor, which expands the possibilities for pairing with other foods.
We'd like to introduce you to five bottles selected by Lucia's Wine Sommelier Yuta Okada .
①Pivnitsa Tchaikov Princess
Slovakia
Reference price: 3,300 yen
This popular orange wine sells out as soon as it is released.
A refreshing taste that is not too strong.
We use organic grapes that are over 30 years old.
The name "Princess" was chosen because of the image of the wine's taste: pure, brave, emotional, active, yet innocent.
②Domaine Gros Trio 2020
France
Reference price: 3,300 yen
This is a casual line from Domaine Grosse, a winery in the Alsace region of France, and is an orange wine that you can drink in large quantities.
Domaine Grosse is also known for being the home of the popular Japanese winemaker, Yura Jintaro, who rents the fields and winery there.
It is named Trio because it is made from a blend of three varieties: Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, and Riesling.
③Kuno Wines Gerbera 2017
new zealand
Reference price: 4,300 yen
Kuno Wines is made by Japanese wine maker Nakano Yuuki is a winery based in Nelson, New Zealand.
It is full of aromatic charm, with notes of banana and apricot, gorgeous white flowers and spices, and is exquisitely accented with bitterness and astringency.④ Silva Plantarium Camarathon Paestum Bianco
Italy
Reference price: 4,246 yen
An orange wine with a unique flavor.
It has a tropical scent of honey and pineapple, but it also has a strong hint of tannin (a bitter component).
The word " Camaraton " comes from Carmenta, the Roman goddess of childbirth and prophecy, who is said to have invented the Latin alphabet.
⑤Domaine L'Escarpolette Blanc 2020 (Orange Sensful)
France
Reference price: 4,158 yen
Sansful is a slightly sparkling wine that is basically made using natural yeast and undergoes primary fermentation in the bottle.
It has the various fruit flavors that are characteristic of orange wine, a full body, complexity, soft tannins and an elegant taste.
The label, which appears to have been written with a brush, features an artistic swing (Lescalpolette).
Discover new wines with orange wine
Have you found a wine that interests you among the recommended orange wines carefully selected by Lucia's Sommelier?
If you can't decide between red and white wine, try choosing orange wine and you may discover a new appeal in wine.
Please also take advantage of Lucia's wine goods, which can make your wine taste better when drinking at home and can be used as a substitute for a decanter .