Parajes del Valle Macabeo Maceration Orange

Orange wine – white grapes fermented with skin contact like a red wine – might seem like a modern trend, but it's actually one of the oldest winemaking styles in the world. Parajes del Valle applies this ancient technique to Macabeo (also known as Viura) from the sun-baked region of Jumilla in southeastern Spain.

What makes this orange wine particularly appealing is its approachability – it offers the fascinating complexity and textural elements that make skin-contact whites so intriguing, but without the extreme funkiness that can sometimes be off-putting to newcomers. The extended contact with grape skins provides not just the distinctive amber color but also adds tannin, texture, and a broader range of flavors than conventional white wine processing.

The result is a wine that pairs with a much wider range of foods than typical whites – everything from rich seafood to roasted poultry and even some lighter red meat dishes. It's the perfect bottle for adventurous wine lovers looking to explore new territory.