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Orange Wine

Written by Madeline Puckette

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The name is a bit of a misnomer because this wine isn’t made with oranges, but rather white grapes that have been fermented on their skins, much like red wine.

Primary Flavors

  • Bruised Apple
  • Jackfruit
  • Linseed Oil
  • Juniper
  • Honey

Taste Profile

Bone-dry

Medium-full Body

Medium Tannins

Medium-high Acidity

11.5–13.5% ABV

Handling

  • SERVE
    55–60°F / 12-15°C

  • GLASS TYPE
    Universal

  • DECANT
    30 Minutes

  • CELLAR
    5–10 Years

Food Pairing

The intense savory flavor and tannins in this white wine make it a great pairing choice for roasted meats and resinous herbs such as sage and rosemary.

Written byMadeline Puckette

James Beard Award-winning author and Wine Communicator of the Year. I co-founded Wine Folly to help people learn about wine. @WineFolly

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