What is breezed wine?

Breezed wine or “vi brisat” is a type of wine that has been gaining great popularity in Spain in recent years and that more and more experts recommend putting on your table. Although it is a type of ancestral winemaking, until very recently there was no common specific term to name breezed wines and thus the name “Orange wine” appeared in English, which literally means “orange wine” referring to its characteristic color.

To make this type of wine, white grapes are processed in the same way that red grapes are treated. In the traditional production of red wine, the grape must is fermented with skins and seeds (also called brisa, the solid part of the grape) while in white wine it is made with the pressed grape must, fermenting it without skins. Breezed wine consists of applying the fermentation method of red wine with white grapes, so that these obtain a unique aroma, color and tannins from maceration with skins.

The tannin of these wines offers those who try it a less acidic and drier flavor that will remind red wines, but maintaining the essence of white wines. This type of wine is the perfect intermediate point between lovers of red wine and white wine.

What are the best brands of breezed wine?

Although this variety of wine is little known in Spain, the truth is that there are several renowned wineries that have been making high-quality wine for a long time throughout the country. Clear examples are the Joan de la Casa and Pepe Mendoza wineries, both located in Alicante, which offer a wide price range, from wines for beginners to authentic jewels for a sophisticated table.

If we are looking for a more advanced and elegant option, the Italian winery Gravner produces a very special breezy wine inspired by the classic Georgian amber wines. Fermented in Georgian amphoras, this breezed wine is aged for seven years in very special conditions to offer you a unique aroma and body.

At BlancoTinto we have a wide variety of breezed wine. If you have any questions, consult our experts and we will help you choose the best breezed wine for each occasion.