2023 Tinto Amorio Bheeyo Skin Contact Wine

Meet a skin-contact gem that’s as daring as it is drinkable. This 2023 orange-wine from Tinto Amorio spends 24 days on the skins, blending organic French Colombard, Gewürztraminer, Zinfandel and Albariño from diverse California sites. With minimal intervention, low sulphur and a vibrant juice-fresh personality, this wine leaps from the glass with apricot-flesh intensity, lively spice and a textured finish that keeps you coming back. It’s natural yet refined — perfect for adventurous sippers or seasoned orange-wine fans alike.

Nose: A glowing sunset sherbet hue in the glass. Think golden apricot, temple orange zest, and a whisper of jasmine bloom.

Palate: Vivid and supple — apricot, cantaloupe and kiwi swirl over crisp citrus rind and a chalky mineral thread. Tannins remain subtle but tactile.

Finish: Clean and energized. The finish carries white tea-leaf tannin, a faint almond skin note and a lively spit of lemon-zest minerality that lingers.

Think beyond the usual: pair with curried butternut squash and coconut-milk soup, grilled miso aubergine with sesame, or a plate of mezze with marinated artichoke hearts and olive tapenade. It also shines with hard goat cheese or a lightly spiced chicken shawarma wrap — the wine’s texture and acidity cradle bold flavours without dominating them.