Orange Vino Bianco

Wine Description for Orange Vino Bianco by Cirelli

Colour & Appearance

Luminous orange with golden reflections – a visual statement that reveals the 30-day skin contact at first glance.

Nose

Expressive and multi-layered: white and red currant, elderberry and strawberry meet elderflower and its syrupy character. Apple and orange blossom lend floral elegance, whilst orange zest and mandarin peel contribute tart freshness. A hint of white pepper adds subtle spice.

Palate

Here Francesco Cirelli’s deft touch is evident: the wine remains remarkably balanced and restrained despite its skin-fermented nature. Bitter compounds and fruit hold each other in check, a certain stoniness replaces the moderate acidity. Not overcomplicated, but focused – the floral notes dominate and lead into an elegant finish.

Finish

Medium length, with lingering floral nuances and a fine bitter note that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Trebbiano vines thrive in the Abruzzi on limestone and clay soils – a combination that imparts structure and minerality without dominating the fruit.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Trebbiano, harvested in early September and completely destemmed. The berries macerate for 30 days in tank, where alcoholic fermentation also takes place. After gentle pressing, the wine matures for four months until bottling. At just 12% alcohol, a textbook example of drinkability and elegance over power.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The bitter compounds and moderate complexity make it an ideal companion for pan-fried trout with sweet lemons and green asparagus, Risotto Milanese with bone marrow or a millet salad with cranberry, raisin, almond and mint. Also recommended with roasted poultry or aged goat’s cheese.

Special Features

An orange wine that preaches restraint – no tannin bomb, but an approachable, elegant introduction to the world of skin-fermented white wines. Francesco Cirelli’s signature: naturalness without dogmatism.