COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gelber Muskateller, Roter Veltliner
PRODUCER
Franz Leth
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Orangegutang is a 2023 vintage orange wine from Weingut Leth, located in the Wagram region of Austria. This natural wine is crafted as a blend of Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gelber Muskateller, and Roter Veltliner. The winery, Weingut Leth, is a family-run estate in its third generation, with Franz Leth Jr. at the helm. The Wagram region is recognized for its distinctive deep loess soils, which influence the wines produced. The 2023 vintage is noted for its sun-kissed grapes and careful hand-harvesting. The winemaking process involves skin maceration, a characteristic technique for orange wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of four Austrian grapes: Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gelber Muskateller, and Roter Veltliner.
Fact 02
Orange wine made with skin maceration for added complexity.
Fact 03
Organic, unfiltered, and natural winemaking approach.
Fact 04
Family-run winery with a three-generation legacy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Orangegutang is produced using organic and natural winemaking principles with minimal human intervention. Key techniques include the maceration of a portion of the grapes with their skins, which contributes to the wine's structure and complexity. The grapes are hand-harvested, and the wine is bottled unfiltered. The blend comprises Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gelber Muskateller, and Roter Veltliner, all grown in the Wagram region. The fermentation process is natural, allowing the indigenous yeasts to work.
