Raza 'Curtimenta' Orange Wine 11% 75cl

The grapes are harvested at their optimal ripeness, then destemmed and placed into centuries -old granite tanks, known as lagares. Fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts in these lagares, with the must remaining in contact with the skins and pips, which imparts the wine’s characteristic orange hue. The Portuguese term for this traditional winemaking method is "Curtimenta". 

When approximately two-thirds of fermentation is complete, the wine is racked into stainless steel vats to finish fermenting. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine is allowed to settle naturally, and once clear, it is bottled. No fining or filtration, or any other messing about!

On the nose, aromas of laurel and tangerine peel stand out; in the mouth, it is dry with great structure and persistence. Loads of honeysuckle florals and pithy citrus, orange oil, and stone fruit. Avesso is naturally high acidity, so the wine is also fresh and balanced. Very interesting, but easy-going on the palate.