Orange wine is actually made from white grape varietals sourced from Italy such as sauvignon vert, ribolla gialla, and pinot grigio. Traditionally these varietals would be fermented in stainless steel tanks or oak casks after having the skins and stems removed. In the case orange wine, the grapes are left to ferment with the grape skins left on the grape pulp.
Wine gains most of its color from the skin of the grape. Grape juice will extract color from the grape skins. By fermenting the grapes with the skin on, the wine will take on an orange hue.
Several orange wines are available at stores such as Total Wine & More. Most wines available in the American market are made from pinot grigio and are priced reasonably under $30 per bottle. Producers include Podari Di Carlo, Praruar, and Romato.
Food pairings with orange wine include roasted or grilled meats such as chicken and pork, Thai spiced foods, seafood and umami rich dishes