Discover Our Orange Wines Collection
Bold, textured, and totally different – the natural charm of orange wine, ready to explore.
Orange wine isn’t made with oranges – it’s white wine made like red. Instead of separating the juice straight away, winemakers leave the white grape skins in contact with the juice during fermentation. This ancient technique – dating back over 8,000 years to Georgia – gives the wine its distinctive amber hue, gentle tannins, and rich, layered flavour.
Whether it’s a couple of days on skins or a few months in clay pots (called qvevris), skin-contact white wine – or orange wine – is all about texture, complexity, and a bit of attitude. It’s the perfect middle ground between red and white wine, with just enough grip to make it brilliant with food, but fresh enough to enjoy on its own.
The technique of fermentation and ageing white wines on skins goes back around 8,000 years to Georgia, where the grape juice together with the skins were placed in large terracotta vessels called qvevris. These were buried under the ground and sealed shut with beeswax. Traditionally, these were called ‘amber’ wines, with the term 'orange wine' only being coined around 2004 by a British wine merchant.
What does orange wine taste like?
Flavour-wise, orange wine sits on a wide spectrum depending on the grape, the winemaker, and how long it spends on skins. Some are fruity and floral with notes of:
Peach, apricot, and orange peel
Ginger, chamomile, and jasmine
Honey, spice, and dried herbs
Others lean more savoury, nutty and structured, with tea-like tannins and a grippy, dry finish. However you like your wine – bright and fresh or bold and earthy – there’s likely an orange wine that hits the spot.
Why try orange wine?
✔ Unique flavour profile – like no white wine you’ve had before
✔ Great for food pairings thanks to added structure and tannins
✔ Naturally made – often organic, biodynamic and low-intervention
✔ Visually stunning – amber tones and cloudy hues that spark curiosity
✔ Ideal for adventurous wine lovers wanting something new
How to enjoy orange wine
Serve slightly chilled, not fridge-cold – around 10–14°C brings out the best of the flavour
Give it a swirl – unfiltered orange wines may have some sediment, which adds character
Pair with food – orange wines love bold flavours:
Think mezze, tagines, miso-glazed veg, or roast chicken
Perfect with root vegetables, spiced dishes, and even cheese boards
Looking for the best orange wine in the UK?
You’re in the right place. Our collection includes top picks from Italy, Georgia, Slovenia, France, and beyond – all available for delivery across the UK. Filter by region, grape or food pairing to find your perfect match.
Ready to dive in? Explore our orange wines above and discover why this ancient style has become the modern wine drinker’s go-to for something a little bit different. If you'd like to buy orange wine as a gift, we have a three bottle and six bottle case or you can turn any bottle into a gift with our range of gift packaging.
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