Orange wine is quickly becoming the latest beverage trend ahead of summer 2022.
The orange coloured wine has taken social media by storm, with the #orangewine hashtag reaching over 3.5 million views on TikTok.
So, what is orange wine? The drink is made in a similar way to white wine – but the deepened colour and flavour differences come as a result of leaving the skins and seeds on the white grapes during the production process.
After the juice is fermented, it creates a deep amber-hued coloured liquid.
The winemaking technique used for orange wine has been used for thousands of years, and is thought to have originated from wine-producing regions in Georgia before it was repopularised years later in Slovenia and Italy.
And what does orange wine taste like? Despite the name, it doesn’t actually taste like oranges. It tends to have sour and nutty undertones and a rich aroma due to oxidation.
It is more resemblant in taste and smell to white wine but has the body and structure of red wine.
Orange wine is best paired with bold flavours, such as strong cheeses, meats such as pork or lamb and spicy curries.
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If you’re looking to try a nice orange wine, we recommend the Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold wine.
A spokesperson for kitchen design and retail experts at Magnet said: “Orange wine has been rising in popularity over the past few years and is slowly making its way into more kitchens across the country.”
“While it may look like a fad to many, this winemaking technique has been used for thousands of years and wine lovers believe it has returned to stay.”
“Orange wine is best served cold, therefore, a wine cooler is a perfect addition to your kitchen for entertaining and showcasing your collection.”
