GRÓF DEGENFELD Organic Orange Wine 2023

An exciting Hungarian orange wine, this organic and natural vintage is crafted with skin contact from white grapes grown in the volcanic terroir of Tokaji.

It has a deep golden colour and a refreshing aroma of apple. The palate is tantalisingly salty, with chalky and stony notes that reflect the volcanic origin of the Hárslevelű grape, rounded off by a hint of sweet vanilla from oak barrel ageing. The finish is medium-long and mineral-driven.

What is Orange Wine?

Orange wine is a unique style of white wine with a history that dates back thousands of years to its origins in Georgia. It is made by fermenting the pressed juice of white grapes with their skins and seeds for an extended period, a natural process that gives the wine its characteristic deep orange colour.

This method differs from rosé production, which involves a short fermentation of white grape juice with the skins of red grapes. Consequently, the best orange wines offer greater depth and complexity of flavour than regular white wines or rosés, often featuring a slightly nutty and oxidative taste.

Food Pairing

Orange wine pairs well with grilled meats and curry dishes. It also complements hard cheeses and you can enjoy it alongside smoked salmon drizzled with lime juice.

Serving temperature: 10°C

Grape variety: Hárslevelű (Lime Leaf)

Soil type: Volcanic loess

Fermentation: In a stainless steel tank

Ageing: 5 months in an oak barrel

Alcohol content: 13.0%

Bottle size: 0.75l

Speciality: Organic, Vegan

Gróf Degenfeld Winery, Tokaj

In 1994, the Count Degenfeld family successfully revived their wine estate in the heart of the Tokaj wine region, ensuring that a tradition over 150 years old lives on with the current generation. Winemaking is deeply intertwined with the family's love and respect for nature. As a result, they have been cultivating their vineyards organically since 2009. The family exclusively uses native grape varieties that thrive in the unique microclimate, producing a range of single-varietal wines with award-winning credentials. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully vinified with minimal intervention. Consequently, each sip offers a taste of the authentic volcanic terroir of Tokaj.