Tarongino

TJ TuesdayTrader JoesOrange Wine
Written By Catherine Courtney

Tarongino Wine With Valencian Oranges

GRAPES: Oranges

VINTAGE: No Vintage

REGION: Camp de Morvedre, Spain

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 6.9%

PRICE: $9.99

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a moody, funky glass of Orange wine. In fact, I think I’ve tried every single bottle that Trader Joe’s carries in the Nashville market. One afternoon, while I was mindlessly scrolling on TikTok, I saw someone post a photo of Tarongino Wine. The label was whimsical, and frankly, I was intrigued. Before now, I’d never heard of Tarongino wine, and admittedly, I paused before putting the bottle in my basket. Not only was the color incredibly vibrant but it was placed with those absurd wines Trader Joe’s carries that are not really wine but are wine on the sweetest end of the spectrum. The notes under the price tag read: “Enjoy with chocolate.”

Yikes. I thought to myself, I’ve wasted $9.99 on stupider things, so why not try this out?

First things first, if you’re like me, you may want to know the back story on Tarongino wine. Tarongino is a unique type of wine made not from grapes, but from 100% natural Valencian oranges. It originates from the Valencian Community in Spain, specifically from the region around the port of Sagunto. It’s crafted by a family-run business, Narajanjas Ché, which grows its oranges and follows a winemaking process similar to that of traditional wine but using citrus fruit.

Typically, you will find the ABV ranging between 7% and 9%, making it lighter than the typical grape wine.

Tarongino is still very much a niche product, but it’s gaining popularity in European wine circles. Honestly, I’m impressed to see it on the shelves of Trader Joe’s!

Without further ado, let’s jump into the tasting details, shall we?

Tasting Notes:

  • Refreshing, citrus flavor

  • Balanced acidity with a hint of sweetness (at the finish)

  • Notes of orange blossom and a hint of honey

Verdict:

So, while this isn’t your average bottle of wine, it tastes like a vacation in a glass: zippy, slightly sweet, and dangerously easy to sip. Imagine sangria and Prosecco had a bright, zesty baby raised on Mediterranean breezes; this would be it. In addition to this, Trader Joe’s has recently added Tarongino Frizzante to their shelves - definitely one worth checking out. From what I understand, these wines are only available during the summer, so pick up a bottle and drop your thoughts in the comments below.

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

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