Summer Wine Guide: 5 Refreshing and Unexpected Wines for Warm Evenings

What connects a good party, a cozy evening on the terrace and a modern gourmet? One answer is a properly selected summer wine. In the warm season, you want lightness, freshness, new sensations - that is why the Gaston team has created an exclusive guide, where you will find five refreshing, unexpected and professionally selected wines that are perfect for summer evenings. This list is created based not only on taste trends, but also on the latest scientific research on the relationship between wine and climate, as well as international award winners.

1. Orange Aroma Adventure – Weinhof Haider Jung&Sexy Trocken/Dry 2023 (Austria, Blauburger, Rösler)
Orange wine has been captivating the world for several years: its production method – fermentation of white wine with skins – gives it not only a brighter color, but also an expressive character. The name “Jung&Sexy” speaks for itself: it is a refreshing, unexpected, fruity, slightly spicy wine, with an aftertaste reminiscent of apricots and rose petals. It goes well with Asian cuisine snacks and party inspiration. Orange wines are valued worldwide for their antioxidant properties (source: Journal of Food Science, 2023 ) and are especially suitable for those looking for unconventional flavors in the summer.

2. Biodynamic Pink Warmth – Meinklang Prosa Rosé Brut Trocken/Dry 2022 (Austria, Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir, Zweigelt, St. Laurent)
This biodynamic sparkling rosé wine is a true classic of modern summer. The Meinklang vineyard is famous for its philosophy of naturalness, and "Prosa Rosé" is not only gently sparkling, but also extremely refreshing and subtly fruity. Suitable for both a picnic and an aperitif, when you want to surprise your guests with color, aroma and natural bubbles. Biodynamic wines, according to recent research ( Organic Agriculture Journal, 2022 ), have a more pronounced sense of terroir and a higher concentration of minerals.

3. Chilled summer red – Bodegas Matsu El Picaro 2023 (Spain, Tempranillo)
Who said red wine is not suitable for summer? El Picaro is a young, modern Tempranillo , full of cherry, raspberry and fresh spice. It is best served slightly chilled (14-16°C) and goes well with both BBQ and light snacks. Young, fruity red wines are increasingly recommended for summer evenings and are even considered an excellent source of antioxidants ( American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 2021 ).

4. Mineral white – Riesling Trocken Peter Lauer 2022 (Germany, Riesling)
Looking for freshness? Peter Lauer Riesling Trocken is a symphony of minerality and citrus elegance. This wine represents one of the best regions in Germany, famous for its exceptional terroir . German Rieslings consistently win prestigious awards for their balance and acidity (e.g. Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 ). An ideal choice with fish, seafood or cold summer salads.

5. Naturally sparkling from France - Berry-Althoff Janis Brut 2022 (France, Grenache)
Craving bubbles, but looking for an alternative to classic cava or prosecco? Janis Brut is a natural, dry, fruity sparkling wine made from Grenache grapes that surprises with its freshness and subtle aroma of red berries. A great choice for a party or summer aperitif, and natural sparkling wines are increasingly being named one of the most important wine trends of this year ( Wine Enthusiast, 2024 ).

These wines are united not only by freshness and summeriness, but also by an unexpected approach to the classics. All of them were selected with the idea of ​​lightness, the search for different flavors and modern trends in mind. Let every warm evening have its own glass - and the summer wine guide will help you find one that will surprise even those who have seen everything.