# Luceviva Orange (2024)

- **Producer:** Urban Wines AB
- **Colour:** orange
- **Type:** still
- **Region:** Sicilia, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €11
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** orange, apricot, red apple, marzipan, bay leaf, spices

## About this wine

Luceviva Orange is a certified organic orange wine from Sicily, Italy, imported and marketed by the Swedish company Urban Wines AB. Founded in 2017, Urban Wines AB focuses on making wine accessible and enjoyable, prioritizing consumer demand. This wine represents a modern approach to the ancient practice of orange winemaking, utilizing the unique terroir of Sicily. It is presented as an approachable yet complex option for consumers interested in exploring this distinctive wine style.

## Interesting facts

- This wine is an 'orange wine,' made with white grapes but fermented on their skins.
- It's a certified organic wine, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture.
- Luceviva Orange is imported and marketed by a Swedish company, Urban Wines AB.
- Despite its Sicilian origin, it is distinct from any wines produced by Tenuta Luce in Tuscany.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity cuts through richer textures and balances fatty elements in dishes. Its subtle astringency from skin contact complements proteins, while the nuanced fruity and herbal notes can bridge with a variety of spices and aromatics found in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

## Wine making process

Luceviva Orange is produced using the orange wine method, which involves fermenting white grape juice in contact with its skins. This process, a revival of ancient winemaking techniques, imparts color, structure, and aromatic complexity. The grapes are cultivated using certified organic practices. While specific details on fermentation vessels, yeast types, duration of skin contact, and aging are not disclosed, the resulting wine is characterized by its orange hue and nuanced flavor profile. The wine is bottled with 13% alcohol by volume and is classified as dry with low residual sugar.