Orange Wine

Orange wine is made from white grapes fermented with their skins, giving the wine its distinctive colour, texture and character. Styles range from fresh, aromatic and gently grippy to deeply amber, savoury and complex. Our selection focuses on distinctive orange wines from small producers, including bottles from Georgia, Italy and beyond, chosen for individuality rather than simply following the trend.

 

  • Pulenta Naranjo Orange Wine

    Pulenta Naranjo Orange Wine

    Pulenta Naranjo Orange Wine

    70cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £18.95
    £18.95
  • Criolla Moscatel Muscat Orange Wine Mendoza Argentina

    Criolla Moscatel Orange Mendoza

    Criolla Moscatel Orange Mendoza

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £14.95
    £14.95
  • Rustaveli 3 Grapes Qvervi Orange Wine Georgia

    Rustaveli 3 Grapes Qvervi Georgia

    Rustaveli 3 Grapes Qvervi Georgia

    75cl | ABV: 13%

    £19.95
    £19.95
  • Perusini Pinot Grigio Ramato Orange Friuli

    Perusini Pinot Grigio Ramato Orange Friuli

    Perusini Pinot Grigio Ramato Orange Friuli

    75cl | ABV: 13%

    £20.95
    £20.95
  • Bottle of Waas Orange Semillon Wine from South Africa Franschhoek

    Waas Orange Semillon Franschhoek

    Waas Orange Semillon Franschhoek

    75cl | ABV: 11.5%

    £12.95
    £12.95
  • Bottle of Melanie Pfister Maceration Pinot Gris Orange Wine from Alsace, France

    Melanie Pfister Pinot Gris 'Maceration' Alsace

    Melanie Pfister Pinot Gris 'Maceration' Alsace

    75cl | ABV: 13.5%

    £35.95
    £35.95
  • Matic Postopoma Slovenia Orange Wine

    Matic Postopoma Orange

    Matic Postopoma Orange

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £20.95
    £20.95
  • Loire Orange Sauvignon Blanc Casca France

    Thierry Delauney Vin Orange 'Casca' Sauvignon Blanc Loire

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    Thierry Delauney Vin Orange 'Casca' Sauvignon Blanc Loire

    75cl | ABV: 12.0%

    £19.95
    £19.95
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  • Bedoba Orange

    Bedoba Orange

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    Bedoba Orange

    75cl | ABV: 13%

    £18.95
    £18.95
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  • Between 5 Bells Amber Orange Wine Australia

    Between 5 Bells Amber Orange Australia

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    Between 5 Bells Amber Orange Australia

    75cl | ABV: 12.5%

    £29.95
    £29.95
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Orange Wine Buying Guide

Orange wine can seem mysterious, but the idea is surprisingly simple: white grapes are made more like red wine, with the juice spending time in contact with the grape skins. This can add colour, texture, tannin and a huge range of flavours. Some orange wines are light, floral and refreshing; others are rich, savoury and intensely complex. There is no single orange wine style, which is part of what makes the category so interesting.

What style of orange wine do you enjoy?

If you’re new to orange wine, lighter styles with shorter skin contact can be a great place to start, offering fresh fruit, floral aromas and just a little texture. Longer skin contact can produce deeper colour, firmer tannins and more savoury flavours of dried fruit, herbs, tea and spice. The grape variety, region and winemaking all make a difference, so colour alone isn’t always a guide to intensity.

Choosing orange wine for food

Orange wine can be remarkably versatile at the table. Its freshness combined with the texture and tannin gained from skin contact makes it particularly good with dishes that can be difficult to pair with conventional whites. Try it with roasted vegetables, charcuterie, cheese, Middle Eastern food, spicy dishes and richer poultry. More structured examples can even work with grilled or slow-cooked meats.

Look beyond the unusual

Skin-contact white wine is an ancient way of making wine rather than a modern invention. Georgia has a particularly long tradition, often fermenting wine in clay vessels called qvevri, while producers throughout Italy, Slovenia and elsewhere have developed their own styles. Today, small producers around the world are exploring the technique, making orange wine one of the most diverse and exciting categories to discover.

Orange Wine FAQs

What is orange wine?

Orange wine is made from white grapes that are fermented with their skins, rather than having the skins removed before fermentation. This skin contact can give the wine its amber or orange colour as well as additional texture, tannin and flavour.

Is orange wine the same as natural wine?

No. Orange wine describes a winemaking method, while natural wine refers broadly to an approach to grape growing and winemaking. Many orange wines are made by natural or low-intervention producers, but an orange wine is not automatically a natural wine.

What does orange wine taste like?

Orange wines vary enormously. Lighter examples can be fresh, floral and fruity, while more structured wines may show flavours of dried fruit, citrus peel, herbs, tea and spice. Skin contact can also give the wine a gentle tannic grip more commonly associated with red wine.

Should orange wine be served chilled?

Yes, but it doesn’t usually need to be served extremely cold. Lighter orange wines are delicious chilled, while richer and more structured examples often show more aroma and flavour when allowed to warm slightly in the glass.