Orange Wine
Style orange wine amber wine skin contact natural wine
Definition
A style of wine produced by fermenting white grapes with extended skin contact that imparts an amber or orange hue.
Historical Context
Orange wine, also known as amber wine, originates from ancient winemaking traditions—particularly in Georgia—where extended skin contact techniques have been used since antiquity. Its modern revival is driven by the natural wine movement.
Further Reading
Orange Revolution: How the Natural Wine Movement is Redefining a Tradition
By Adam Finn (2021)
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