wine stories: orange wine

Granddaughter: (smiling and holding a bunch of grapes) Grandpa, why is some wine orange? Grandpa: (smiling) Ah, good question, my dear! Let me tell you the story of orange wine. Panel 2: Scene: Grandpa and Granddaughter sitting at a rustic table with a bottle of orange wine and glasses.

Grandpa: Orange wine is made by fermenting white grapes with their skins and seeds, just like red wine. Granddaughter: (curious) Really? Why do they do that? Panel 3: Scene: Ancient Georgian village with traditional winemaking.

Grandpa: (pointing to villagers) It all began thousands of years ago in Georgia, the country, not the state! They used large clay vessels called qvevri to ferment their wine. Granddaughter: (wide-eyed) Wow! They must have been really smart! Panel 4: Scene: Italian countryside with winemakers.

Grandpa: (showing a map) Fast forward to the 20th century, orange wine became popular in Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region and Slovenia. Granddaughter: (excited) So, they brought back the old methods? Grandpa: Exactly! Winemakers like Josko Gravner revived these ancient techniques. Panel 5: Scene: Modern-day vineyard with diverse winemakers.

Granddaughter: (smiling) And now people all over the world drink orange wine? Grandpa: (nodding) Yes, from the United States to Australia. It's a favorite among natural wine enthusiasts. Panel 6: Scene: Grandpa and Granddaughter clinking glasses with a group of people at a picnic.

Grandpa: The unique flavor comes from the time the wine spends with the grape skins, offering notes of dried fruit, nuts, and honey. Granddaughter: (cheerfully) Let's raise our glasses to the rich history of orange wine! Cheers! Panel 7: Scene: A close-up of a bottle of orange wine with a colorful label.

Text Box: Orange wine: A taste of history in every sip. Try it today! Fin du Script.