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Orange wine has become fashionable. Although it may seem like a great novelty if you read the press, in reality this type of wine has thousands of years of history and its origin dates back to a small area between the Black Sea and the Caspian, what is now Georgia. But why does everyone want to buy orange wine now? What makes orange wine so peculiar is its process, similar to the one followed for red wine. It is a simple process, with hardly any extra additions, which offers a different wine with a unique flavor, as well as attracting attention due to its colour, which ranges from a soft orange to a dense amber tone and, who doesn’t want to buy orange wine online and receive something so exquisite directly at home?

Orange wine or orange wine (on many occasions the English name is maintained, because this term was coined by an English wine importer and because in Spain we have a wine made with oranges that has little to do with the orange wine we are talking about to speak) is produced mainly by small wineries with traditional methods. Each wine is different and therefore is drunk in a different way. Seasonal foods and the temperature of the wine have to be taken into account to enjoy its full flavor.

For example, red wine is related to the cold temperatures of the year, that is, winter. Its dense flavor makes it perfect to accompany foods with powerful flavors, such as red meat or sausages. Pink or white, on the other hand, are more recommended for spring and summer. Fruits, fish and shellfish are the ideal accompaniment and are usually served at a fairly low temperature.

In the case of orange wine, it is advisable to serve it at a temperature between 14 and 16 degrees, since if it is very cold you can lose some nuances of its flavor and it accompanies in a spectacular way seafood dishes, white fish or even grilled meats.

What makes orange wine so special?

If you are going to buy orange wine online, we recommend that you look at the options in our BlancoTinto store, specialized in orange wines of all kinds. The taste of orange wine has great variability. Although due to its light color one might think that it should be served like white wine, this is far from the truth. Its interesting color is given by the skins, because unlike white wine, they are not removed from the must for maceration. In addition, since the aim is to maintain a natural and simple process, orange wines do not go through as many filters as other wines. This makes its body denser, which may turn off some wine lovers at first.

This is all due to the taninos. Tannins are present in fruits and trees, presenting a characteristic smell and a dry taste with a bitter point that remains in the mouth. Tannins are present in wine, but the amount of tannins there varies depending on the type of wine. White wine is the one with the least tannins, because it does not macerate with the skins, seeds and other remains of the clusters. However, it can absorb tannins from oak barrels if it is aged in them.

Tannins are also responsible for protecting wine from aging. The more tannins there are present in the wine, the more ability to age it has. This has a counterpoint; if it is not aged long enough, the result is a wine that is too bitter. Since orange wine is a wine that is macerated with its skins, seeds and skins, its flavor is richer and denser. It can leave a slightly dry or bitter sensation on the palate after tasting it, as happens with red wine, but with softer tones due to white grapes. Depending on the type of preparation, it may also have notes of nuts, barley, etc. At BlancoTinto you will not only be able to buy orange wine online, but you will also find clear specifications about the flavor, characteristics of each bottle and even tasting notes.

Buy orange wine online for your special meals

You may want to know what to accompany this type of wine with before buying orange wine online. As we have discussed before, each type of wine goes better with a type of food. However, orange wine has an ace up its sleeve. As it is produced from white grapes (which are mostly found in white wine) but with similar preparations and techniques to those of red wine, it can work just as well with meat as with fish. Especially if they have been braised.

And if you like spicy or spicy food, orange wine may be perfect for you. Many wine experts agree that it is ideal for spicy and aromatic foods. This is where practically all oriental cuisine comes in, especially that of the Middle East, such as Moroccan cuisine. For example, curry dishes can be the best pairing with orange wine.

If we go further east, in Korean food we find some interesting options. Kimchi (which is also becoming very fashionable) is a fermented food, with Chinese cabbage as the main ingredient. It has a bitter-salty flavor that blends with the refreshing bitterness of orange wine. Kimchi can be eaten on its own or used as an ingredient in a large number of dishes. Like orange wine, kimchi’s combinations go as far as you can imagine, including kimchi rice, kimchi as an ingredient in kimbap (kimbap is similar to the most popular version of sushi in the West, maki) , in ramen, or as an accompaniment to the famous Korean barbecues. Or, if you want something less fermented, bibimbap (a colorful rice dish that has become known after the bowl boom as poke) can be a good option to accompany orange wine.

However, if you want something less “exotic”, you can also find different options. There are chefs who pair orange wine with pasta dishes, meats like beef, lamb, or even fried chicken, and cheeses or other charcuterie foods. That is to say, with typical food from the area of Italy, one of the places where orange wine is a traditional wine and not a novelty. If you have not yet decided to buy orange wine online, we recommend that you take a look at the options that you can find in our online store. From both Spanish and foreign wineries, little by little the variety of orange wine is growing and, with it, the followers of this new (but not so new) variety of wine. And how well it looks in the photos.