Top 100 red wines of Orange - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Orange of Central Ranges as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Orange and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Orange

High-altitude Australian region (600-1,100 m) in New South Wales: signature Chardonnay as king white — racy and mineral with notes of lively citrus, green apple, pear, white flowers and a chalky touch, chiselled acidity preserved by the cool climate. Pinot Noir, spicy Shiraz and structured Cabernet as elegant reds (cherry, pepper, blackberry, cedar). Taut Sauvignon Blanc as backup. GI (1997), volcanic basaltic soils on Mount Canobolas (extinct volcano), cool high-altitude climate.

Discover the grape variety: Sagrantino

Monumental, intensely colored reds with a deep dark ruby robe, the world's most powerful tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, Mediterranean herbs, leather and balsamic notes. Exceptional ageing potential. The undisputed star of Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, one of Italy's great reds. Indigenous Italian variety from Umbria, grown almost exclusively around Montefalco.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Orange

red wines from the region of Orange go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, shish kebab or cassoulet with duck confit.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Orange

On the nose in the region of Orange often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or black fruit. In the mouth in the region of Orange is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.