SOMOS NARANJITO ORANGE WINE
750 ML BOTTLE • MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
MCLAREN VALE • SOUTH AUSTRALIA
"The cult orange wine that redefines Australian natural winemaking by Somos Wines. Crafted from Vermentino macerated on its skins in McLaren Vale, this strictly dry wine dazzles with its amber hue, crisp citrus acidity, tannic mouthfeel, and enveloping notes of orange peel, ginger, and orange blossom."
Oenological Audacity, Skin Maceration, and the Art of Orange Wine
The Somos Naranjito Orange Wine 750 ml is an emblematic natural winemaking creation born from the avant-garde project Somos Wines, conceived by the creators of Juguette Winery (winemakers Mauricio Ruiz Cantú and Ben Caldwell) in McLaren Vale, South Australia. With a strictly dry profile, this orange wine (Skin Contact / Amber Wine) is made from Vermentino grapes vinified like a red wine: fermented with native wild yeasts in prolonged contact with the skins for weeks. Unfiltered and unfined, it displays a dazzling golden amber color, linear and structured acidity, soft tannins, and complex aromas of dried orange peel, passion fruit, toasted almonds, white tea, and oriental spices. Available with full guarantee at LaCava.shop.
1. Technical Product Details
Product Name: Somos Naranjito Orange Wine 750 ml.
Winery / Producer: Somos Wines (Juguette Winery / Mauricio Ruiz Cantú & Ben Caldwell).
Specific Origin Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Grape Varieties: 100% Vermentino (with Prolonged Skin Maceration / Skin Contact).
Wine Type: Orange Wine / Amber Wine (White Wine Vinified with Skins).
Sweetness Classification: Dry (Great mineral presence, tannic texture, crisp acidity, and zero residual sweet sugar).
Aging: Skin maceration for several days to weeks, native fermentation, and maturation in neutral French oak barrels, bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Alcohol Content: 12.5% - 13.0% Vol.
Net Content: 750 ml Bottle.
Serving Temperature: 10°C - 12°C.
SKU / MPN: AU-SOM-NARANJITO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Captivating golden orange color with amber and coppery reflections, and a soft, natural turbidity as it is an unfiltered wine.
Nose: Exotic and very expressive aromas of candied orange peel, pink grapefruit, tangerine, fresh ginger, orange blossom, chamomile tea, dried apricot, and fine notes of toasted nuts.
Palate: Fresh entry but with incredible texture. Skin maceration gives it a subtle tannic grip, structured body, and a saline and juicy acidity. Its finish is long, refreshing, spicy, and extremely gastronomic.
3. Oenological Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precise Gourmet Pairing (Expanded): Its versatile and tannic profile combines fabulously with intense dishes such as Indian curry, pad thai, spicy Mexican cuisine (pork tacos, carnitas, cochinita pibil), ceviches marinated with passion fruit, tuna tiraditos, sushi with ponzu sauce, grilled octopus, Peking duck, sheep cheese board, and fermented cheeses like Kimchi, Comté, and aged Gouda.
Suggested Moments:
- Summer: The refreshing and characterful wine perfect for enjoying chilled during afternoon gatherings on a terrace, by the pool, or at the beach.
- Barbecue: Excellent accompaniment for grilled seafood, artisanal sausages, sweetbread tacos, roasted vegetables, and melted cheese.
- Family Meal: A fascinating proposal to surprise the family during Sunday meals with Asian, Mexican, or seafood gastronomy.
- Business: A cutting-edge cult wine, ideal for executive meetings with sommeliers or natural wine enthusiasts.
- Romantic Dinner: Provides a unique and innovative sensory experience with its amber color and exotic floral notes.
- Special Celebration: Perfect for conceptual pairings in private tastings, anniversaries, and gourmet auteur banquets.
- Gift: A highly original and foolproof gift for orange wine lovers, natural wine enthusiasts, and collectors.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is made by Somos Wines (created by the winemakers of Juguette Winery) in the coastal sub-region of McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Is Somos Naranjito Orange Wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
This orange wine has a strictly dry profile, characterized by fresh acidity, a saline texture on the palate, and zero residual sweet sugar.
What is orange wine, and what grape is Naranjito made from?
An orange wine is made by macerating white grapes with their skins during fermentation. Somos Naranjito is made from 100% Vermentino grapes.
What temperature is it recommended to serve it at?
It is recommended to serve at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C, not too cold, to appreciate its tannic texture and aromas of orange peel and spices.
What are the best pairing options?
It brilliantly accompanies ceviches, grilled octopus, spicy Asian cuisine, cochinita or suckling pig tacos, carnitas, Indian food, and aged cheeses.