White Wine

Unplugged Rkatsiteli Orange

Esse · Crimeia (Крим), Ukraine

About This Wine

Esse's Unplugged Rkatsiteli Orange is a highly unique skin-contact white wine from the Crimean region of Ukraine. Crafted from the ancient Rkatsiteli grape, this medium-bodied orange wine boasts a firm high acidity and a 13.5% ABV. The extended skin contact provides unusual texture and complex flavors, making it incredibly versatile for food pairings. It pairs seamlessly with pork, rich fish, fresh shellfish, hearty vegetarian dishes, poultry, and lean fish.

At a Glance

TypeWhite Wine
GrapesRkatsiteli
RegionCrimeia (Крим), Ukraine
WineryEsse
BodyMedium-bodied
AcidityHigh
ABV13.5%

Food Pairings

This wine pairs well with: Pork, Rich Fish, Shellfish, Vegetarian, Poultry, Lean Fish.

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