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Kisi Qvevri Dry White Wine Georgia 2019 - Agrida

€29.90

Raberi Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2022 Orange Wine | Etilika

2022 14% 0,75 lt

Rkatsiteli Qvevri Orange Wine Georgia 2022 - Raberi

€32.90

Georgia In Amphora Tasting Box, 3 Wines | Etilika

-11% Box

Georgia In Amphora Tasting Box [3 bottles]

€95.00~~€106.70~~

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Georgia Uncovered Tasting Box, 3 Wines | Etilika

-12% Box

Georgia Uncovered Tasting Box [3 bottles]

€89.90~~€101.70~~

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Nagdi Marani Tsarapi 2016 Qvevri Orange Wine | Etilika

2016 12% 0,75 lt

Tsarapi Rkatsiteli Qvevri Orange Wine Georgia 2016 - Nagdi Marani

€49.90

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Amber Georgia Tasting Box [3 bottles]

€105.00~~€119.70~~

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Rkatsiteli Qvevri 2025 Monks of Dariali | Etilika

2025 13% 0,75 lt

Rkatsiteli Qvevri Orange Wine Georgia 2025 - Monaci di Dariali

€36.90

2024 14% 0,75 lt

Pinot Grigio Friuli Isonzo DOC Dessimis 2024 - Vie di Romans

€33.50

-8% 2024 12.5% 0,75 lt

Freeulano Friulano Dop Friuli Colli Orientali 2024 - Roi Clar

€24.00~~€26.00~~

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Souvignier Gris Mitterberg IGT Cécile Dornach Patrick Uccelli 2023 in sconto

2023 13% 0,75 lt

Souvignier Gris Mitterberg IGT Cécile 50 2023 - Dornach Patrick Uccelli

€22.90

Campo delle Oche Bianco Marche IGT 2022 on offer

2022 15% 0,75 lt

Campo delle Oche Bianco Marche IGT 2022 - Fattoria San Lorenzo

€23.90

Sivi Dario Princic Pinot Grigio 2020 on Sale Online

2020 14% 0,75 lt

Pinot Grigio Venezia Giulia IGT Sivi 2020 - Dario Princic

€42.90

Eureka Marabino Chardonnay Orange 2021on Sale

2023 12% 0,75 lt

Chardonnay Terre Siciliane IGT Eureka 2023 - Marabino

€14.50

Pithos Bianco COS Grecanico 2023 in Vendita

2023 11% 0,75 lt

Grecanico Vittoria DOC Pithos Bianco 2023 - COS

€22.50

2015 14% 0,75 lt

Ribolla Gialla Venezia Giulia IGT 2016 - Gravner

€99.00

Ageno La Stoppa Orange Bianco 2020 in vendita

2020 13% 0,75 lt

Ageno Bianco Emilia IGT 2020 - La Stoppa

€33.90

2025 13% 0,75 lt

Ansonaco Toscana IGT Le Anfore 2025 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

Trebbiano Anfora Elena Casadei 2021 a prezzo scontato

2020 12.5% 0,75 lt

Trebbiano Toscana IGT Le Anfore 2021 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

2020 13.5% 0,75 lt

Jakot Venezia Giulia IGT 2021 - Dario Princic

€44.90

SP68 White Arianna Occhipinti 2024 on Offer

2024 12% 0,75 lt

SP68 Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2024 - Arianna Occhipinti

€22.90

Le Anfore Elena Casadei Moscato 2022 in vendita online

2019 13.5% 0,75 lt

Moscato Toscana Bianco IGT Le Anfore 2022 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

Campo delle Oche Fattoria San Lorenzo Bianco 2021 on offer

2020 15% 0,75 lt

Campo delle Oche Bianco Marche IGT 2021 - Fattoria San Lorenzo

€22.90

2023 13.5% 0,75 lt

Migiu Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Le Anfore 2023 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

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2022 13.5% 0,75 lt

Migiu Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Le Anfore 2022 - Elena Casadei

€25.90

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Orange wine: the more textural side of white wine

Orange wines are made from white grapes by leaving the juice in contact with the skins, as commonly happens in red winemaking. This meeting can produce colours ranging from deep gold to amber, complex aromas and a more pronounced texture than many whites fermented without their skins. The word “orange” describes a broad family of colours and styles; it does not mean that oranges or other citrus fruits are used. Every bottle takes on a different character according to the grape variety, length of maceration, vessel and choices made by the producer.

How a skin-contact white wine is made

During maceration, the skins release pigments, aromatic compounds and polyphenols, including tannins, into the juice. Contact may last only a few days or continue for weeks or months, creating very different results. After fermentation, the wine may mature in steel, wood, concrete, amphora or another vessel. Amphora is therefore one possible production choice, not a requirement for defining an orange wine. Clarity, oxidative character and the presence of sediment also depend on the method adopted. A skin-contact wine is not automatically natural, organic, biodynamic or sulphite-free, as each of these descriptions relates to separate criteria.

Italian grapes and regions shaped by maceration

Friuli Venezia Giulia, particularly Collio and Carso, is one of the Italian regions most closely associated with the contemporary revival of skin-contact white wines. Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Malvasia and Vitovska can produce interpretations combining savoury energy, depth and a strong sense of place. In Trentino-Alto Adige, Nosiola, Pinot Bianco and other Alpine varieties offer taut, aromatic profiles. In Emilia-Romagna, Malvasia di Candia and Trebbiano can express energy, structure and an appealing rustic character.

The selection also travels through Tuscany, Marche, Lazio, Veneto and Puglia before reaching Sicily, where Catarratto, Grillo, Grecanico and Insolia bring Mediterranean light, aromatic herbs and saline nuances to the glass. Ansonaco, Verdicchio, Fiano Minutolo and other grapes broaden a geography of highly individual interpretations. Some wines are floral and immediately expressive; others are more tannic, spicy or evolved. Maceration does not impose one single style.

Orange wine at the table

Structure and gentle tannins make many orange wines particularly versatile with food. Fresher styles accompany roasted vegetables, pulses, richly flavoured fish, shellfish and pasta scented with aromatic herbs. More intense wines find harmony with white meats, spiced cuisine, mature cheeses, cured meats and dishes featuring smoky or fermented flavours. They can be surprising partners for mushroom pasta, saffron risotto, spiced chicken or salt cod. Pairing should follow the personality of the individual wine: colour and category alone are not enough, as body, tannin and aromatic profile can change considerably from one bottle to another.

How to choose an orange wine

Anyone approaching the style for the first time might begin with a shorter maceration, a fragrant profile and a delicate tannic texture. Those who enjoy more assertive wines can explore prolonged skin contact, longer maturation or grape varieties with a distinctive personality. The producer’s description helps explain the vessel, length of maceration and intended style, while the region remains a valuable guide. Grapes from Friuli and the Carso often express tension and savoury character, whereas Mediterranean varieties may reveal ripe fruit, herbs and greater breadth. Serve them cool but not excessively cold to appreciate their aromas, texture and continuing evolution in the glass.

Frequently asked questions

Are orange wines made with oranges?

No. They are made from white grapes vinified in contact with their skins. The term refers to the golden, copper or amber shades that the wine may develop.

What is the difference between orange wine and white wine?

The main difference is skin contact. With conventional whites, the juice is generally separated early; in orange wines, maceration contributes colour, texture, aromas and tannins.

Are all orange wines natural wines?

No. Maceration is a winemaking technique, while natural, organic and biodynamic describe different approaches or requirements. These details should be checked for each individual bottle.

Should orange wines be decanted?

Some young, structured wines may benefit from aeration, while mature bottles require greater care. Taste the wine first and follow the way it opens and changes in the glass.