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 card is about Fior d'Arancio Secco.
Typical Flavors
 Orange Blossom |
 Orange Zest |
 Tangerine |
 Orange |
 Peach |
 Lychee |
 Apricot |
 Mango |
 Melon |
 White Roses |
 Aromatic Herbs |
 Minerals |
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.
Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Tapas |
 Salads |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Asian |
 Chili |
 Seafood |
 Salmon |
 Sushi |
 Cheese |
Many Fish and Seafood dishes match with Fior d'Arancio.
Fior d'Arancio is excellent with spicy dishes and oriental cuisine.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
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).
Cheese:
Medium Cheese.
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) |
The Ideal Glass
A small Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for off-dry white wines.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
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.
Veneto
Veneto is famous for its capital Venezia, and the wines Prosecco, Soave, and Amarone.
Red Wines:
Valpolicella
Bardolino
Colli Euganei Rosso
Friularo di Bagnoli
Merlot
Montello Rosso
Piave Malanotte
Tai Rosso
White Wines:
Soave
Cortese
Custoza
Durello
Garganega
Glera
Lison
Lugana
Pinot Grigio
Fior d'Arancio
Sparkling Wines:
Ripasso Wines:
Rosé Wines:
Dessert Wines:
Aperol
Campari
Fior d' Arancio Passito
Martini Red
Martini White
Recioto
Primary Grapes:
25% Glera (Prosecco)
15% Garganega (Soave)
11% Corvina (Amarone)
11% Merlot
10% Pinot Grigio