Serodes & Kovac Vallée des Aigles Cazot Orange Wine 2024
A structured, aromatic, mountainâgrown orange wine from Serodes & Kovac, crafted from Xarelâlo with extended skin contact for depth, texture, and savory complexity.
The 2024 Cazot bottling captures the rugged, highâaltitude character of Vallée des Aigles—vibrant, mineral, and beautifully expressive.
Key Details
- Producer: Serodes & Kovac
- Region: Vallée des Aigles, Spain
- Varietal: 35% Grenache Blanc, 35% Grenache Gris co-fermented, 25% Muscat d'Alexandrie, 5% Maccabeu (skin-contact)
- Style: Orange wine / skin-fermented white
- ABV: 12%
- Winemaking: Extended skin maceration; native yeasts; minimal sulfur
Tasting Notes
- Orange zest, apricot, and dried stone fruit
- Fennel, bay leaf, and Mediterranean herbs
- Teaâlike tannins with bright, citrusâdriven acidity
- Saline, mineral finish shaped by mountain terroir
Profile & Craft
- Xarelâlo fermented on skins for color, texture, and aromatic intensity
- Natural fermentation with native yeasts
- Minimal intervention to preserve purity and terroir
- Expresses the rugged, highâaltitude Vallée des Aigles landscape
Serving & Pairing
- Serve slightly chilled at 50-55°F
- Pairs with roasted vegetables, Middle Eastern dishes, charcuterie, and aged cheeses
- Ideal for orangeâwine enthusiasts seeking structure and aromatic lift
- Drink now for peak vibrancy