Fior d'Arancio (Italy)
Orange Blossom
Fior d' Arancio DOCG is an aromatic white wine from Colli Euganei, Veneto.
There are 3 types of Fior d'Arancio:
Spumante (sparkling)
Passito (sweet)
Secco (dry)
This page is about Fior d'Arancio Secco.
Fior d'Arancio Flavors
Fior d'Arancio is known as a lady's wine because it's a flower bomb.
Orange Blossom is the main aroma together with perfume and volcanic terroir minerality.
 Orange Blossom |
 Orange Zest |
 Tangerine |
 Orange |
 Peach |
 Lychee |
 Apricot |
 Mango |
 Melon |
 White Roses |
 Aromatic Herbs |
 Minerals |
Fior d'Arancio Profile
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l |
| BODY: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 11-12% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) |
Fior d'Arancio Food Pairing
Many Fish and Seafood dishes match with Fior d'Arancio.
Fior d'Arancio is excellent with spicy dishes and oriental cuisine.
 Aperitif |
 Tapas |
 Salads |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Asian |
 Chili |
 Seafood |
 Salmon |
 Sushi |
 Cheese |
Excellent Pairings
Aperitif. Antipasti. Pasta. Risotto.
Seafood. Fish. Sushi. Sashimi.
Spicy Dishes. Indian. Thai. Vietnamese. Korean.
Mexican. Moroccan. Arabic. Japanese.
Sweet and Sour Asian.
Sweet Vegetables (Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Squash).
Cheeses
Medium Cheese.
The Ideal Glass for Fior d'Arancio
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A Tulip Shaped Glass with a slightly smaller bowl can be suitable for various dry white wine styles. It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides where acidity is less pleasant. A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold. It also helps if you hold the glass by the stem! |
If You Like Fior d'Arancio
You May Also Like:
| Chenin Blanc - Off-Dry (France) |
| Gewürztraminer (France) |
| Müller-Thurgau (Germany) |
| Pinot Gris (France) |
| Ruländer (Germany) |
| Riesling Spätlese (Germany) |
| Traminette (USA) |
| Vouvray Off-Dry (France) |
About
Fior d'Arancio is a DOCG from Colli Euganei (Euganean Hills), near Padova in Veneto region.
The name means orange blossom because the grape's flavor reminds of the citrus-scented flower of an orange.
The grape is a special clone of Muscat called Moscato Giallo (yellow) that has a unique expression in the volcanic soils of Colli Euganei.
45 million years ago Abano Terme area was covered by the sea and the volcanic activity pushed the soil up forming "Colli Euganei" hills.
Today the terroir is rich of fossils and volcanic minerals.
Wine Region Veneto
The most famous white wines from the region are Soave and the sparkling Prosecco.
The most famous red wines are Amarone and Valpolicella from the Valpolicella Wine Region.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
11% Corvina (Amarone) |
27% Glera (Prosecco) |
Veneto is home to some incredible DOCG wine regions:
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Asolo Prosecco DOCG
- Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
- Bardolino Superiore DOCG
- Colli di Conegliano DOCG
- Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio
- Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
- Lison DOCG
- Montello Rosso DOCG
- Piave Malanotte DOCG
- Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
- Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
- Recioto di Soave DOCG
- Soave Superiore DOCG
Soil |
Climate |
Calcareous. |
Mild Continental |