Podere Pradarolo Vej Bianco Antico Orange 2021

Vej” in the local Parma dialect means “old” or “ancient”, as well as being the medieval name for the location where the winery stands. It is just that lost ancestral wisdom that Alberto has successfully chased and brought back to glory in this moving and infinitely complex, as well as remarkably age-worthy, natural orange wine. From an old South-facing vineyard of the typical aromatic grape Malvasia di Candia, it sees just grapes, love, masterful craft and no trickery such as selected yeasts, filtration, fining or added SO2. It is imbued with primal potency by a long 3 months maceration and then elevage in large wood.

Tasting Notes: Assertive, powerful and deeply evocative, think mandarin peel, bergamot, cloves honey, thyme and just a hint of tobacco and liquorice.

Pairing: Definitely a food wine, pair this with shellfish, pasta dishes, lean fish and cured meats.

Alcohol Content: 12%