Low Intervention Sparkling Orange Nº1
A sparkling orange wine from Alsace, France. Made from hand-picked organic grapes, it opens with ripe peach and orange peel, followed by floral jasmine, soft herbs, and spices. The wine finishes with a round, gently structured mouthfeel, and its golden hue, a result of extended skin contact, enhances its unique character.
Pinot Gris, Muscat, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer
Alsace, France
Low Intervention Sparkling Orange Nº1 is produced from Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sylvaner, and Pinot Gris grown on clay-limestone soils in Alsace. The wine follows a traditional skin-contact approach adapted for a sparkling expression. Whole clusters are gently crushed, then left to macerate on their skins for seven days. This step extracts colour, phenolics, and the aromatic components central to an orange wine. Fermentation occurs naturally, after which the wine is aged for twelve months in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity. Once matured, the alcohol is removed through a low-temperature aroma-preserving method, designed to maintain the wine’s structure and sensory detail.
The Making of Low Intervention Sparkling Orange Nº1
Low Intervention Sparkling Orange Nº1 is made by working with grapes grown on clay-limestone soils in Alsace and using a traditional skin-contact approach adapted for a sparkling style. Whole clusters are gently crushed and macerated on their skins for seven days to extract colour, phenolics, and the aromatic compounds central to an orange wine. Fermentation occurs naturally, and the wine is then aged for twelve months in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity. Once the wine has matured, the alcohol is removed through a low-temperature, aroma-preserving method designed to maintain structure and sensory detail. The method follows established skin-contact practices, adjusted carefully for dealcoholization.
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Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sylvaner & Pinot Gris
Low Intervention Sparkling Orange Nº1 is crafted from four Alsatian varieties known for their aromatic intensity and phenolic structure. These varieties offer high aromatics, natural acidity, and phenolic grip, characteristics that allow the wine to remain structured and expressive even once the alcohol is removed.
- Gewürztraminer – Floral and spice-driven aromas; contributes weight and richness.
- Sylvaner – Freshness, subtle herbal elements, and balance.
- Pinot Gris – Texture, gentle tannins, and orchard-fruit character.
- Muscat – High aromatic clarity, citrus blossom, and grape-pure notes that remain expressive after dealcoholization.
Learn more about our winemaking here.
Oddbird’s latest non-alcoholic wine is an orange variety made from organic grapes that are gently pressed for over a week, which lets their skins soften to give the beverage a golden hue and silky, smooth, round flavor.
– Zoe Malin, NBC Select
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