Orange, black and green wine! ? ~Enjoy wines of various colors! ~

オレンジ、黒、緑のワイン!?~いろいろな色のワインを楽しもう!~

Isn't it just red, white, and rosé? wine of various colors

When it comes to wine, there are three colors: red wine, white wine, and rosé wine. But in fact, there are many other colors of wine in the world besides these three colors. This time, we will introduce wines of unusual colors, not just red, white, and rosé.

① Recent trends⁉ “Orange wine”

Have you ever heard the name "orange wine"? As the name suggests, orange wine is an orange-colored wine. Over the past few years, it has become more well-known and has become one of the wine categories that attracts so much attention that it is even featured in wine magazines. When you hear "orange wine," you may think that it is wine made from fruits other than grapes, such as oranges and mandarin oranges, but orange wine is a genuine "wine" made from 100% grapes.

How to make orange wine

Simply put, orange wine refers to wine made using the same method as red wine using white grapes. While rosé wine is made using black grapes using a method similar to that of white wine, it can also be said to be made in the opposite way. [How to make each wine]
Red wine Black grapesFermented with skins and seedsAfter that, remove the skin and seeds at the end to make it
Rosé wine Made by fermenting only grape juice from which skins and seeds have been removed from black grapes
White wine White Grape Grape juice with skins and seeds removed. Made by fermentation
Orange wine White Grape Fermentation with skin and seeds MS P Gothic', 'MS PGothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Create by removing the skin and seeds at the end
This brewing method gives orange wine a bitterness and complexity that cannot be found in regular white wine. In other words, orange wine is a wine that is halfway between red and white wine, having the lightness of white wine but the astringency of tannins like red wine. That's it. Georgia and Italy's Friuli-Venezia-Giulia regions are known as the leading producers of orange wine, but recently orange wine has begun to be produced all over the world.

Recommended orange wine

Castello dei Rampolla Trebianco [2019] Orange A natural dry orange wine made using biodynamic farming methods without the addition of antioxidants. By fermenting white grapes with their skins and seeds, the resulting product has a rich flavor similar to red wine. You can enjoy it with a variety of dishes, from appetizers to meat dishes. Castello dei Rampolla Trebianco [2019] Orange 750ml - Wine mail order (winenation.jp)

②It has a strong flavor! "Black wine"

The red wines produced in Cahors, in the southwest region of France, are made from grape varieties such as Malbec and Tannat, and are characterized by their deep, deep color. Due to its deep color, it is also known as "black wine" or "black wine." (It is actually classified as red wine.) Malbec has thicker skin than other grape varieties, and is rich in tannins and polyphenols. This produces powerful red wines with a dark hue and a rich, fruity, concentrated flavour.

Recommended wines for Cahors (black wine)

Château Pinere/Cahors Rotentique [2016] 750ml Red wine A red wine from Cahors named ``Rotentique (orthodox)''. It is characterized by its dark red color, which is made from 100% old Malbec wood. It has a spicy taste and a satisfying mouthfeel. Recommended for those who like bitter and dark red wine! Château Pinelet/Cahors Rotantique [2016] 750ml Red Wine - Wine Online Shopping (winenation.jp)

③ Green wine⁉ “Vinho Verde”

"Vinho Verde" means "green wine" in Portuguese. However, it is not called "green wine" just because it has a green hue, like orange wine or black wine. Vinho Verde is often made using young-picked grapes, has a relatively low alcohol content, and is characterized by a fresh, slightly sparkling taste. It is called "green wine" because of its fresh and youthful taste. Although it is called "green wine," Vinho Verde is mostly white wine. Some rosé is also produced. We also have red wine, although you rarely see it because the production volume is very small.

Recommended wines from Vinho Verde

Kinta DA Risha/Terrace do Minho Vinho Verde Rosé (SC [2019 Vintage] 750ml Rosé TERRAS DO MINHO VINHO VERDE ROSE Wine Vinho Verde is an elegant rosé with a light color. With its low alcohol content and fresh taste, Vinho Verde is the perfect wine for summer. The refreshing acidity and fresh fruit flavors go well with seafood dishes. Please enjoy it chilled. [blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000002840]

④Vin Jaune, a yellow wine that has been aged for a long time

Vin Jaune is a very unique white wine produced in the Jura region of France. "Ving Jaune" means "yellow wine" in French. This white wine, which has a yellowish appearance, is made using a slightly different method than ordinary white wine. Vin Jaune is an extremely dry white wine made from late-harvested Savagnin grapes produced in the Jura region, which are fermented until all the sugar in the grapes becomes alcohol. After fermentation, it is aged in barrels for a long period of about 6 years, giving it a yellowish color and a unique oxidatively aged flavor.

Recommended wines from Vinjaune

Pierre Lamotte/ Chateau Chalon Vin Jaune [2006 vintage] 620ml, white Pierre Lamotte/ Chateau Chalon Vin Jaune Wine Vin Jaune is characterized by an oxidized, aged flavor similar to sherry or Shaoxing wine. It has a complex taste with a nutty flavor like almonds and unique nuances like mushrooms and spices. This white wine is recommended for those who want to enjoy a unique flavor that is different from ordinary white wine. [blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000003543]

summary

In addition to red, white, and rosé, there are wines with unique color characteristics such as orange, black, green, and yellow. Why not enjoy wine with a different color than usual?

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