Orange Wine
Orange Wine
Orange wine, also known as amber or skin contact wine, is a type of white wine made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, seeds and stems, similar to how red wines are made. The process has existed for thousands of years, specifically in Georgia. Its wines have a distinct orange amber color, added tannins and robust dried fruits, tea and savory notes.
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Tawny Port
Tawny Port is a sweet fortified wine from Portugal's Duoro Valley. It is aged in small oak barrels which encourage more oxygen interaction, causing the color to shift from red to brownish amber and creates a caramelized taste.
Sauternes
Sauternes is a French wine from Bordeaux, particularly the Sauternes and Barsac regions. Sauternes wine is made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea (noble rot).
Doux
Doux is the French term for "sweet", representing the highest and sweetest classification level in French wine (>50 g/L residual sugar).
Marsala
Marsala is a fortified wine produced from indigenous grapes in Sicily, Italy. It is fortified with grape spirits and typically has 15-20% alcohol by volume.
Cava
Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine produced in Catalonia using the traditional method just like Champagne. It is typically dry, with zesty citrus and apple flavors.
Port
Port wine is a sweet, fortified wine from Douro Valley, Portugal. It is created by halting the fermentation process early by the addition of brandy, resulting in a rich, high alcohol wine.
Claret
Claret is the traditional British term for red wines produced in Bordeaux, France. It refers to a blended red wine, often dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, known for being elegant and structured.
Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine refers to the type of wine with significant amounts of carbon dioxide dissolved in it, which makes it fizzy or bubbly. Carbon dioxide is introduced through a secondary fermentation process in the bottle (e.g., Champagne) or tank (Prosecco).