With colors from pale peach to dark amber, orange wine is as stunning in the glass as it is bold on the tongue. Offering a unique feeling in the mouth and a wide spectrum of flavors, orange wine deserves to be celebrated – and that’s what National Orange Wine Day is all about!
History of National Orange Wine Day
While many people might believe that orange wine is a new and trendy part of modern culture, it’s actually a product that has been around for thousands of years! Made from white grapes but, unlike white wine, this version includes the skin in the fermentation process, which is how red wines are made.
Dating back to approximately 6000 BC, orange wine likely hails from the area that is now the country of Georgia, near the Black Sea – widely believed to have been the place where winemaking was born!
The unique flavor profile of orange wines is a bit more like white than red, but it offers stronger aromas and flavor notes.
National Orange Wine Day was first established in 2018 as a result of the passionate enthusiasm of the company, The Real Housewine. The event was started to promote awareness about this unique and sophisticated alcoholic beverage that has an ancient history but has come back around again.
How to Celebrate National Orange Wine Day
Get excited about celebrating something new and fun by enjoying National Orange Wine Day. Remember to drink responsibly and enjoy this day with some of these ideas:
Drink Orange Wine
For some, this might be a delightful favorite but, for others, it might be a first foray into the unique world of orange wine.
New or old, National Orange Wine Day acts as a perfect motivator to slow down and enjoy a glass of this lovely and lively beverage.
Young people are especially likely to be found sipping on orange wines in the warm summer months, but there’s no need to be limited to a certain season. Check out some of these brands of orange wines that have been named as popular:
- Remhoogte ‘Free to Be’ Skin-Contact Chenin, hailing from South Africa, this one pairs well with curries and other spicy dishes
- Gerard Bertrand Organic Orange Gold, from France, enjoy this orange wine with strong cheeses
- Labara Winery Tsolokouri, coming out of Georgia where orange wine began, try this wine with Mediterranean foods
Learn More About Orange Wine
Looking to get more involved with National Orange Wine Day? This is a fun time to learn a bit more about the unique characteristics of this wine and then share them with friends, coworkers or online to promote the day!
Check out some of these fun facts to get started with:
Other names for orange wine include skin-contact wine, amber wine, or skin-fermented white wine
The flavor notes and aromas of orange wine may include florals, spices, nuts, dried fruits, exotic herbs, or even tea leaves and sherry
Most orange wine is dry, not sweet
To go further with food pairings, it can be helpful to choose orange wine based on the length of maceration
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