Structure
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, elderflower, citrus peel
Palate: nectarine, greengage, salt
Ortega fermented in clay qvevri. White peach, elderflower and citrus peel are underpinned by a distinct chalky minerality, and the palate is poised and fine with nectarine and greengage, a gentle saline character and a persistent finish defined by purity.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bass
Salinity and chalky minerality are built for simply cooked sea fish. -
Oysters
The saline, mineral frame keeps the pairing clean. -
Green herb salad with feta
Elderflower and greengage sit well with herbs and brine.
Facts
- Producer
- Tillingham · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Ortega
- Oak
- Fermented in Georgian qvevri, the buried clay amphorae Tillingham uses instead of barrels
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- GBP 36 at the farm
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from vintage
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
Frequently asked about Tillingham Qvevri Ortega
What is a qvevri?
A large clay vessel buried in the ground, used in Georgia for millennia to ferment and age wine. Tillingham imported them and uses them alongside conventional vessels at Dew Farm.
How is Qvevri Ortega different from Orange Ortega?
Both start from Ortega, but Qvevri Ortega is a poised, fine white defined by purity and salinity, while Orange Ortega is a skin contact wine with tannin grip and a broader, richer texture.
What does Tillingham Qvevri Ortega taste like?
White peach, elderflower and citrus peel over a distinct chalky minerality, with nectarine and greengage on a poised palate and a gentle saline finish.