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Blue Wine and Orange Wine: Trends in the World of Wine

1) Blue Wine: A Spanish Invention

In the realm of “wine and color,” let’s talk about blue wine. In 2014, six Spanish friends introduced “Gik,” the very first blue wine designed for a party atmosphere. Made from both white and red grapes, blue pigments were added to the wine, giving it a striking resemblance to curaçao. However, the flavors of Gik are nothing like the Antillean orange liqueur. According to an article in Le Parisien, this wine features “a sweet taste with low acidity.” The creators aimed for originality, claiming they did it “for fun.” Nevertheless, the choice of blue, a color symbolizing movement and innovation, was likely intentional.

2) Orange Wine : The Hipster’s Choice

Often regarded as the “hipster” wine, orange wine is not, contrary to what one might think, flavored with orange. Made from white grape varieties, its production method is closer to that of red wines. Orange wine thus offers a subtle blend of red and white wine characteristics but stands out for its freshness and rich aromatic palette (dried fruits, lemon, tangerine, roasted nuts), which allows for many food and wine pairings. Although it may seem innovative, this type of wine dates back to 4000 B.C.! Long forgotten, orange wine is making a comeback. Highly popular in Australia and the United States, it is now also found in certain French wine regions such as Jura, Languedoc, Loire, and Savoie.

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FAQ - Orange and trendy wines

What is orange wine?

Orange wine is made from white grape varieties, but its production method is closer to that of red wines. It offers a subtle blend of red and white wine characteristics, with freshness and a rich aromatic palette.

Does orange wine taste of orange?

No. Despite its name, orange wine is not flavored with orange. Its color comes from vinifying white grapes with skin contact, as with red wines, not from adding any fruit.

How old is orange wine?

Orange wine is far from new: it dates back to around 4000 B.C. Long forgotten, it is now making a comeback and once again winning over lovers of original wines.

Which French regions produce orange wine?

Highly popular in Australia and the United States, orange wine is now also produced in several French wine regions, including Jura, Languedoc, Loire and Savoie.

What is blue wine?

Blue wine was created in 2014 in Spain by six friends under the Gik brand. Made from both white and red grapes with added blue pigments, it has a sweet taste with low acidity.