About Arancia
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Delaware
- Price Range
- ¥5,500
- tax included
- Alcohol
- 12.7%
Arancia is the flagship orange wine of Fattoria AL FIORE's premium "Fattoria AL FIORE series," made from 100% Delaware grapes grown by grower Shian-san in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture. This same Delaware fruit first appeared in the 2022 vintage of the winery's NECO-series bottling Anco, and its quality impressed the winemakers enough that it was promoted to lead the flagship label. Made without added sulphites and left unfiltered, the wine is fermented on skins with wild yeast in amphora for 130 days, then pressed and returned to the amphora, sealed for three months of oxidative aging, and finally matured for a further six months in old oak barrels before bottling. The result is a deep amber-colored orange wine with a fruity, alluring Delaware aroma, a crisp dry palate, dense fruit concentration, and firm savory depth; its initially sharp acidity softens with air, gradually revealing tropical fruit nuances.
This is Fattoria AL FIORE's clearest statement on what the humble table grape Delaware can become: 130 days of skin contact followed by a two-stage aging regime yields a deep amber wine with apricot- and sherry-like complexity that easily justifies its flagship status.
New to wine?
A full-bodied, food-friendly introduction to orange wine, with dense Delaware fruit that pairs naturally with Japanese home cooking.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with richly seasoned Japanese dishes such as simmered pork belly (buta no kakuni) and mackerel glazed with sesame and mirin; its dense fruit and umami also stand up well to warm, lightly spiced treats like cinnamon toast. Best served at 14-18°C in a Burgundy glass or a ceramic cup, ideal as an after-dinner pour.
When to drink it
A special-occasion bottle from the winery's flagship line — ideal for anniversaries at home or in a restaurant, and for a relaxed after-dinner pour.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Delaware grapes grown by grower Shian-san in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture, with no cultured yeast, added sugar, added acid, or sulphites. The grapes are macerated on skins in amphora for 130 days, pressed, then returned to the amphora and sealed for a three-month oxidative aging period, followed by six months of aging in old oak barrels before bottling unfined and unfiltered. ABV 12.7%.
About the producer
Fattoria AL FIOREAdditive-free natural wines from a converted schoolhouse in Miyagi.川崎町, 宮城県 · Founded 2015Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Arancia taste like?
- Deep amber in color, with complex aromas of apricot, white peach, anise, walnut, and sherry. The palate is crisply dry with dense fruit concentration and firm umami; the initially sharp acidity softens over time, revealing tropical fruit nuances.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Rich Japanese dishes like simmered pork belly (buta no kakuni) and mackerel glazed with sesame and mirin, as well as warm treats with a hint of spice such as cinnamon toast.
- What grape variety is used?
- 100% Delaware grown by grower Shian-san in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture.
- When is it best to drink, and how should it be served?
- It drinks well from 2024 through around 2034. Serve at 14-18°C in a Burgundy glass or ceramic cup — start slightly chilled, then let it warm a little to enjoy how the flavor evolves. Once opened, finish within about two weeks.
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