Top 100 red wines of Orcia
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Orcia of Orcia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Orcia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Orcia
DOC of the Val d'Orcia in Tuscany (UNESCO landscape between Pienza, San Quirico and Montalcino), clay-limestone soils, Mediterranean-continental climate. Sangiovese is the signature red (≥60% in Rosso, ≥90% as varietal): fruity and elegant with red cherry, raspberry, plum, violet, herbs and spice, fine tannins and lively acidity — an accessible alternative to neighbouring Brunello. Colorino, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Foglia Tonda in blends. Fresh rosés from the same Sangiovese.
Authentic Tuscany.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
Supple and moreish reds with a deep ruby colour, melted tannins and a round palate, on intense aromas of ripe red cherry (hence its name, ciliegio = cherry tree), raspberry, plum, violet and sweet spices. Fresh acidity, best drunk young or for short ageing. Vinified as a single variety in Maremma Toscana DOC, Lazio and Umbria, and blended with Sangiovese (of which it may be the genetic parent). Native Tuscan Italian variety.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Orcia
red wines from the region of Orcia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of barbecue burger, pumpkin parmentier hash or pork tenderloin with chorizo and peppers.
