Orange wine was invented in the Republic of Georgia thousands of years ago and brought to the rest of the world by 2 italians Gravner and Radikon who wanted to explore this wine making style about 40 years ago. Today there are around 1000 wine producers/wineries that make some orange wine along with other styles they are producing. Orange wine is made from white grapes that macerate on the skins, this can be done for a couple of hours or up to one year.