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Cortese Nostru Orange-utan Organic 2024

1 current tracked listing from 1 UK retailer, from £16.65.

Brand / producer	Cortese Nostru
Category	White
Retailer type	White Wine
Vintage	2024
Grape	Cortese
Region	Sicily
Container size	750ml

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Cortese Nostru Orange Bianco is a vibrant, skin-contact wine crafted from organic Inzolia and Zibibbo grapes, resulting in a naturally orange hue and a fresh, expressive character. The wine balances bright fruitiness with subtle aromatic complexity, offering a lively and approachable style that showcases the unique qualities of Sicilian white varietals. Why You'll Love It This is an accessible introduction to the world of orange wine, crafted with extended skin contact to create natural colour and gentle tannins. Made from certified organic Sicilian grapes and produced with minimal intervention, it offers the intrigue of skin-contact winemaking with bright, approachable fruit character. The playful name reflects the wine's fun, easy-drinking nature, while the quality and craftsmanship deliver serious value for those exploring natural and orange wines. Meet the Producer Azienda Agricola Cortese is an organic estate in Vittoria, south-eastern Sicily, committed to producing wines that reflect the terroir and the natural character of the grapes. The winery combines traditional Sicilian practices with careful, minimal-intervention winemaking to craft wines that are authentic, expressive, and sustainably produced. Production The Inzolia and Zibibbo grapes are hand-harvested and fermented on their skins at controlled temperatures of 17–19 °C. Inzolia undergoes a maceration of 2–3 weeks, while Zibibbo is macerated for six weeks, with gentle daily punch-downs during the early phase of fermentation. Once fermentation is complete, the wines are blended and left on fine lees for approximately three months before bottling, enhancing texture and complexity. Tasting Notes The wine shows a luminous orange colour and aromas of fresh citrus, tropical fruits, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is fruity, crisp, and well-balanced, with a subtle tannic texture from skin contact and a refreshing, slightly off-dry finish. Food Match Highly versatile, it works beautifully as an a