This type of wine product is different and very original as it is flavored with an ingredient that gives it an appetizing flavor. This is the case in the case of Orange Wine County of Huelva, where it is the citrus itself that gives its name to the great protagonist. Recently, the DO has managed to add a new distinction to his successful career with the achievement of the Protected Geographical Indication granting the European Union. But, how much do you know about this wine born in Huelva? Next we present it to you along with other elaborations of the same Appellation of origin.
The DO and its geographical area
Really, this Orange Wine County of Huelva is covered by the DO since July 6, 2011, when he enrolled in the Junta de Andalucía as such. Its production and aging area is located in the geographical area defined for its upbringing, something important so that the group wanted to achieve the PGI. Specifically, there are up to ten municipalities that host the Designation of Origin:
- Bollulos Par, La Palma and Rociana (all of them from Condado)
- To the mountain
- sauerkraut
- Chamomile
- mogur
- Gibraltar
- San Juan del Puerto
- Villalba del Alcor
In all these, also some 21 wineries They market the star wine that we are going to describe without further ado. But first, it is worth highlighting the words of the president of the DO, Manuel Infante, on the achievement of PGI: "It gives us legal certainty compared to other similar wines that are sold as such and reinforces the work of our winegrowers to breed a unique orange wine with exceptional quality."
This is the Orange Wine County of Huelva
If you have not yet had the pleasure of trying it, we recommend that you do so. Because this Orange Wine County of Huelva offers your palate a very interesting mixture of aromas. Comes from fresh grape must collected from the vineyards distributed by the municipalities mentioned above. To that first ingredient is added ethyl alcohol of viticultural origin but not just any one, since it has previously been flavored with bark. Those that are separated from bitter oranges in the maceration process. Thus, with this mixture a different wine is obtained, which is subjected to aging by means of a criaderas and soleras system. Stays for a minimum of two years in this state, inside oak boots or bocoyes with a capacity of less than 650 liters.
Other wines and a Huelva vinegar
In addition to its most differential drink, in the DO they also elaborate white wines (County of Huelva, young and traditional); Reds (young, oak, aging, reserve, great reserve); generous (pale and old) and even of liqueur. Of the latter they sell several under the names of Moscatel, Pedro Ximénez or Sweets. On the other side is the vinegar also obtained from winemaking raw material, which is characterized by a minimum acidity of 70 grams per liter. Its color is dark brown and offers a mild flavor. They sell three types (solera, reserve and old).
Now, you know so much about the Orange Wine County of Huelva like their other products. We encourage you to taste, especially the aromatic, if you travel through these eastern Huelva lands.
