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Ca' del Brado Û Orange
This Italian Grape Ale is a complex marriage of spontaneous fermentation and macerated Tokaj grapes from Kmetija Štekar. Following a year of barrel aging with Brettanomyces bruxellensis, it presents a sophisticated profile defined by extended skin contact. High-toned aromas of dried apricot and white peach mingle with rustic barnyard funk, dusty hay, and a light honeyed floral note. The palate is bone-dry and vinous, showcasing the unique stone fruit character of the Tokaj grapes alongside subtle oak tannins and a gentle, refreshing acidity. It balances the depth of an orange wine with the vibrant, wild soul of a farmhouse-inspired ale, finishing clean and evocative.
Appearance. Deep amber to orange (12-16 SRM). Ivory head with medium-low retention and fine lacing. Slight haze from skin contact and spontaneous fermentation.
Aroma. High intensity. Prominent stone fruit notes of dried apricot and pear from the Tokaj grapes. Moderate wild character from Brettanomyces bruxellensis featuring leather, horse blanket, and earthy funk. Low bready malt; hop aroma is absent.
Taste. Initial impression is dry and vinous. Medium-high grape flavor reminiscent of white peach and apricot. Fermentation character is complex with rustic funk and a light, refreshing lactic sourness. Bitterness is low (under 15 IBU). Finishes long, bone-dry, and clean with lingering oak and mineral notes.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high carbonation. Noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth. Moderate astringency from grape skin contact provides a wine-like structure.
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Ca del Brado - Û Orange
Barrel-aged wild Italian Grape Ale spontaneously fermented with 20% Tokaj grapes of Kmetija Stekar, ...a (a pub and wine bar in Bologna). Barrel-aged for one year with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis yeast and skin contact on the grapes. The result is a golden grape ale with orange tones and light gr ...
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Barrel-aged wild Italian Grape Ale spontaneously fermented with 20% Tokaj grapes of Kmetija Stekar, a natural winemaker from Collio - Slovenia, and created to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Lortica (a pub and wine bar in Bologna).
Barrel-aged for one year with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis yeast and skin contact on the grapes.
The result is a golden grape ale with orange tones and light gray reflections, with floral and yellow fruit notes, characterized by a fresh mineral soul and a hint of tannin.
The soul of Tocai is recognizable in the glass and elegantly interpenetrates with the structure and acidity of the beer, enriching its aromatic-taste bouquet. The drink is also characterized by funky nuances (cellar, blue-veined pungency) and by a certain complexity given by the wood.
Evolving product suitable for aging.
In analogy with Ca' del Brado's other Italian Grape Ales, the name of this beer begins with the letter Û, meaning grape in Bolognese, while orange symbolizes a peculiar oenological direction: the long macerations on white grapes, which in the world of wine give life to the so-called orange wines.
In particular, the Stekar grape used - after having harvested it together in the splendid hills just across the border, near Gorizia - is Tocai (Tokaj); a blend historically linked to the territory and which in Slovenian finds its identification by reversing the word: Tokaj – Jakot .
This particular "mirror" nomenclature was deposited by Stanko Radikon of Oslavia, in the province of Gorizia, in 2003.
The idea for this project was born in synergy with Lortica through the common passion for the Slovenian Collio area, known for its oenological excellence under the banner of natural wine and precisely for the "atypical" prolonged macerations on white grapes.
Barrel-aged for one year with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis yeast and skin contact on the grapes.
The result is a golden grape ale with orange tones and light gray reflections, with floral and yellow fruit notes, characterized by a fresh mineral soul and a hint of tannin.
The soul of Tocai is recognizable in the glass and elegantly interpenetrates with the structure and acidity of the beer, enriching its aromatic-taste bouquet. The drink is also characterized by funky nuances (cellar, blue-veined pungency) and by a certain complexity given by the wood.
Evolving product suitable for aging.
In analogy with Ca' del Brado's other Italian Grape Ales, the name of this beer begins with the letter Û, meaning grape in Bolognese, while orange symbolizes a peculiar oenological direction: the long macerations on white grapes, which in the world of wine give life to the so-called orange wines.
In particular, the Stekar grape used - after having harvested it together in the splendid hills just across the border, near Gorizia - is Tocai (Tokaj); a blend historically linked to the territory and which in Slovenian finds its identification by reversing the word: Tokaj – Jakot .
This particular "mirror" nomenclature was deposited by Stanko Radikon of Oslavia, in the province of Gorizia, in 2003.
The idea for this project was born in synergy with Lortica through the common passion for the Slovenian Collio area, known for its oenological excellence under the banner of natural wine and precisely for the "atypical" prolonged macerations on white grapes.
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