COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pálava
PRODUCER
Milan Nestarec
REGION
Moravia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Oragech is a skin-contact white wine from Milan Nestarec, produced in Moravia, Czech Republic. This 2024 vintage is a special cuvée created exclusively for the Swedish market, reflecting a challenging growing season. Milan Nestarec, a leading winemaker in the natural wine movement, farms organically and employs a low-intervention approach, aiming for wines that are authentic expressions of their origin. The wine's name, 'Oragech', is a playful reference to its color, a result of gentle skin maceration. This specific bottling highlights the unique relationship between the producer and the importer.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Oragech' is a playful nod to the wine's subtle orange hue.
Fact 02
This wine is a special cuvée produced solely for the Swedish importer, Wine Waves.
Fact 03
Milan Nestarec eschews labels like 'natural' or 'low-intervention', preferring to call his methods 'normal'.
Fact 04
The 2024 harvest began unusually early, in mid-August, due to the challenging weather conditions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Oragech is produced using grapes from the 'Achtele' vineyard, farmed organically. The 2024 vintage experienced challenging weather, leading to an early harvest. The winemaking involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, whole bunch pressing, and gentle skin maceration to achieve a subtle orange hue and flavor. The wine is aged for over a year in old barrels, with no fining or filtration employed. This process emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the natural character of the grapes and the vintage to shine through.
