Glou Glou Summer "Orange" Wine

Skin contact wine aka “Orange wine” (that’s the color, not the name) = white grapes undergo skin contact (skins, pips) to make the wine, just like red wines. They come in a wide range of styles and color spectrum from golden-straw yellow to vibrant amber to bright orange. It all depends n the variety, duration of maceration ( weeks to a year), extraction method and vessel type. The wines undergo natural fermentation which is albeit it trendy has been around for thousands of years. The vessel could clay pots (qvuervi, amphorae as examples) ,above or below ground. The longer the skin contact, the more characteristics the wine takes on from the grapes (bigger body and more tannin) while maintaining it’s acidity.

Gulp Hablo Orange 2020

Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Blend: Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc

The Parra brothers are first and foremost farmers, who’s love of their terroir is obvious in their care of the vines. The have 2 large vineyards totally about 180 hectares, all organically farmed, certified biodynamic and vegan. The grapes are grown in chalky, clay soils, certified biodynamic and vegan, undergo natural fermentation.

Fact: The name Glou Glou is a cheeky French wine descriptive for a chuggable or easy-drinking (hence Gulp).

Pours into the glass a light orange haze

Swirl and fruity tropical and citrus aromas along with yeast, honey, grass.

Sip and the lively wine has pleasant flavors of lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, mango, yeast, honey, grass, saline and finishes on a herbal note. The wine has low tannins with a slight phenolic bite but very subtle, medium acid and body. As the name suggests, it’s a “glou-glou” fun, chuggable wine.

Orange wines can pair well with equally bold foods, including stronger cheeses such as Manchego or Blue cheese, a Moroccan fish tagine or Korean grilled chicken.