Orange Wines

Karas Orange Karas Orange 2
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€21.50
Region/Country Armavir, Armenia
Winery Karas - Tierras de Armenia
Vintage 2022
Wine color Orange
Grape variety Kangun
Vinification Amphora
Aging Maceration for 10 months with the skin of the grape.
Kraki Ktor Orange Wine – A Piece of Armenian Fire Introducing Kraki Ktor, a bold and experimental orange wine from the Armavir Region of Armenia, crafted exclusively from 100% Kangun grapes. This wine is more than just a drink—it's a journey, a fusion of 6200 years of Armenian winemaking heritage with a modern, avant-garde twist. Kraki Ktor is the...
Georgian Qvevri Wine Georgian Qvevri Wine 2
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€25.00
Region/Country Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
Winery Château Mukhrani
Vintage 2017
Wine color White
Grape variety Rkatsiteli, Goruli Mtsvane, Chinuri
Vinification Natural wine, Georgian Qvevri method
Georgian White Wine - Chateau Mukhrani Qvevri 2017 - Mtsketa-Mtianeti Region Grape variety: Rkatsiteli, Goruli Mtsvane, Chinuri

Orange wine is a type of wine made from white grapes. However, unlike traditional white wine, orange wine is produced by leaving the grape skins in contact with the juice for an extended period during fermentation. This method gives the wine an orange, amber, or sometimes pinkish color, hence the name "orange wine."

Fermenting with the skins imparts different aromas, flavors, and textures to orange wine compared to conventional white wines. Generally, orange wines tend to be more complex, with notes of dried fruits, tea, spices, and sometimes a slight astringency due to the presence of tannins extracted from the skins.

This winemaking technique, often associated with more natural production methods, has ancient roots, particularly in Georgia, where the use of clay vessels called "qvevris" is common for fermenting and aging orange wines. This style of wine is gaining popularity in the contemporary wine world due to its unique character and connection to ancient winemaking methods.