Orangotango is a wine that defies expectation. Technically an "orange" wine, it is a blend of several white varieties that were fermented on their skins. Unlike most orange wines, this lot was filtered prior to bottling, giving something that is decidedly more approachable than most in the genre tend to be.

Exotic aromas of creamsicle, mango, gooseberry, jasmine and Ceylon tea. The texture is soft and supple with a subtle tannic structure. The palate follows the aromas, with the addition of marmalade and white pepper.

The latest vintage contains three varieties (Falanghina, Vermentino and Fiano), these white grapes are fermented on skins in fermenters for 14-21 days. The wine is gently filtered by cross-flow stability and polish. Only native yeast are used with no nutrient addition. Only 1400 cases of this wine were produced.

Paso Robles is one of the most diverse AVAs in California and it's great to have found a producer who is not only unique in the region but also a rarity in the state.

Giornata wines are beautifully made and come with a simple and genuine story. Brian and Stephanie Terrizzi have spent the last decade proving that California can make both interesting and high quality Italian varietal wines. Brian is the winemaker whilst Stephanie is the viticulturist - both trained at Fresno State University. After several years in Tuscany working and living with Brian’s family, they returned to Paso Robles to embark on their Giornata project.

They’ve now found a range of sites with compelling vineyards of Aglianico, Barbera, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Fiano. Steph manages these sites and retains full control in the vineyard. Whilst the fruit quality is unmistakably new world, winemaking leans more towards the Italian style with an emphasis on balance and subtlety over intensity and extraction.

Pairs well with Korean dishes with fermented kimchi, Lamb tagine or spicy shoulder. Also great with augbergine and walnut sauce.