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
The wine region of Orcia is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere Forte or the Domaine Podere Forte produce mainly wines red, pink and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orcia are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orcia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or cedar.
In the mouth of Orcia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 38 estates and châteaux in the of Orcia, producing 71 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Orcia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
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 beef tenderloin wellington, giouvetsi (greek dish) or tanjia.
News from the vineyard of Orcia
Join Decanter’s Brunello di Montalcino masterclass in New York
We’re excited to host the Brunello di Montalcino – A Study In Contrasts masterclass at the debut Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC taking place in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District on Saturday, 18th June. The best Brunello di Montalcino wines sit alongside some of the world’s greats. Known for their elegant yet concentrated fruits and powerful, structured style this unmissable masterclass will offer Italian wine lovers a fantastic opportunity to get to grips with the terroir, styl ...
More must-taste wines selected by Decanter’s Regional Editors for DFWE NYC
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Andrea Franchetti: Obituary
Andrea Franchetti, one of the most talented and visionary Italian producers, has died at the age of 72 in Rome. In 30 years exactly, he positioned his superTuscan Trinoro among the top Italian references, producing a wine with stylish elegance and outstanding potential for ageing. Franchetti’s Bordeaux blends were without the over-extractions that were on-trend in the 2000s, nor the excess of fruit following phenolic maturity. He followed a precise idea to produce classic wines for the long haul ...