The best wines of Orvieto
Discover the best wines of Orvieto of Ombrie as well as the best winemakers of Orvieto and estates of Orvieto to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Orvieto and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Orvieto by region
Looking for a good wine of Orvieto of Ombrie among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Orvieto. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Orvieto with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Orvieto
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Orvieto
Red wines from the region of Orvieto go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, pho soup or roast veal orloff with mushrooms.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Orvieto
On the nose the red wine of the region of Orvieto. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, earth. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Orvieto. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in red wine of Orvieto
- 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.78/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.78/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Orvieto
- Procanico
- Grechetto
- Drupeggio
- Verdello
- Malvasia
- Merlot
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Orvieto
A wine route planned in the region of Orvieto? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Orvieto.
- Winery Freddano Orvieto
- Winery Podere Acquaccina Orvieto
- Winery San Faustino Orvieto
Discovering the wine region of Orvieto
The wine region of Orvieto is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Barberani produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orvieto are Verdelho, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orvieto often reveals types of flavors of honey, straw or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, oaky or smoke.
In the mouth of Orvieto is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 67 estates and châteaux in the of Orvieto, producing 89 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Orvieto go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks.
Great white wines of Orvieto
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Orvieto
White wines from the region of Orvieto go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of cannelloni with parma ham, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or prunes with bacon.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Orvieto
On the nose the white wine of the region of Orvieto. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, lychee or stone fruit and sometimes also flavors of orange, grass or honey. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Orvieto. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Orvieto
- 2007With an average score of 4.08/5
- 1988With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.88/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.79/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.76/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.74/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Orvieto
- Grechetto
- Procanico
- Trebbiano
- Malvasia
- Drupeggio
- Verdello
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Orvieto
A wine route planned in the region of Orvieto? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Orvieto.
- Winery Orvini Orvieto
- Winery San Faustino Orvieto
- Winery Freddano Orvieto
- Winery Podere Acquaccina Orvieto
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Great sparkling wines of Orvieto
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Orvieto
Sparkling wines from the region of Orvieto go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, saddle of lamb with herbs or sauté of pork with cider.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Orvieto
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Orvieto. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Orvieto
- 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.48/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.40/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Orvieto
- Grechetto
- Trebbiano
- Procanico
The word of the wine: Elegant
Said of a wine that, beyond balance, presents qualities of charm and harmony, without the slightest heaviness.
Great pink wines of Orvieto
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Orvieto
Pink wines from the region of Orvieto go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of quick beef and cheese yakitori, lamb roast with lavender or veal roast casserole.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Orvieto
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Orvieto. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Orvieto
- 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Orvieto
- Aleatico
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Sangiovese
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Great sweet wines of Orvieto
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Orvieto
Sweet wines from the region of Orvieto go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, tunisian macaroni or salted lentils.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Orvieto
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Orvieto. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, tree fruit or oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Orvieto. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Orvieto
- 2007With an average score of 4.47/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.21/5
- 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Orvieto
- Grechetto
- Trebbiano
- Procanico
- Aleatico
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Malvasia
The word of the wine: Cordon de Royat (size in)
Short trellised pruning with one or two horizontal arms stretched over a wire. Very suitable for mechanization, it offers a very good exposure of the bunches as well as an excellent aeration.
News from the vineyard of Orvieto
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