The best wines of Orvieto Classico

Discover the best wines of Orvieto Classico of Umbria as well as the best winemakers of Orvieto Classico and estates of Orvieto Classico to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Orvieto Classico and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Orvieto Classico by region

Looking for a good wine of Orvieto Classico of Umbria among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Orvieto Classico. 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 Classico with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Orvieto Classico

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Orvieto Classico

Red wines from the region of Orvieto Classico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fondue with broth, italian pasta or blanquette of veal.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Orvieto Classico

On the nose the red wine of the region of Orvieto Classico. often reveals types of flavors of earth. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Orvieto Classico. is a with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in red wine of Orvieto Classico

  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.20/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Orvieto Classico

  • Procanico
  • Viognier
  • Grechetto

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Orvieto Classico

A wine route planned in the region of Orvieto Classico? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Orvieto Classico.

Discovering the wine region of Orvieto Classico

The wine region of Orvieto Classico is located in the region of Orvieto of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Barberani or the Domaine Decugnano dei Barbi produce mainly wines white, sweet and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orvieto Classico are Chardonnay, Verdelho and Vermentino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orvieto Classico often reveals types of flavors of citrus, almonds or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or tropical fruit.

In the mouth of Orvieto Classico is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 75 estates and châteaux in the of Orvieto Classico, producing 107 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Orvieto Classico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.

Great white wines of Orvieto Classico

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Orvieto Classico

White wines from the region of Orvieto Classico go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of cannelloni with brocciu from jeanne, salmon and goat cheese quiche or samossa (india).

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Orvieto Classico

On the nose the white wine of the region of Orvieto Classico. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, non oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, hazelnut or cheese. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Orvieto Classico. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Orvieto Classico

  • 2009With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.75/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Orvieto Classico

  • Grechetto
  • Procanico
  • Drupeggio
  • Malvasia
  • Verdello
  • Verdelho

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Orvieto Classico

A wine route planned in the region of Orvieto Classico? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Orvieto Classico.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Great sparkling wines of Orvieto Classico

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Orvieto Classico

Sparkling wines from the region of Orvieto Classico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of lamb skewers, lamb roast with lavender or quiche lorraine.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Orvieto Classico

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Orvieto Classico. 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 Classico

  • 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 Classico

  • Trebbiano
  • Procanico
  • Grechetto

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Orvieto Classico

A wine route planned in the region of Orvieto Classico? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Orvieto Classico.

The word of the wine: Distinguished

Said of a fine, elegant wine that is outstanding in its category.

Great sweet wines of Orvieto Classico

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Orvieto Classico

Sweet wines from the region of Orvieto Classico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of savoyard matafans, lamb parmentine with eggplant and spices or pork roll with tomato sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Orvieto Classico

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Orvieto Classico. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, tree fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Orvieto Classico. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Orvieto Classico

  • 2007With an average score of 4.42/5
  • 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
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Orvieto Classico

  • Grechetto
  • Trebbiano
  • Procanico
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Malvasia
  • Drupeggio

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Orvieto Classico

A wine route planned in the region of Orvieto Classico? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Orvieto Classico.

The word of the wine: Naturé

See savagnin.

News from the vineyard of Orvieto Classico

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Pierreclos

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Pierreclos, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Chardonnay

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Chardonnay, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgogne ...

The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Théo et Hugo Merlin

Théo and Paul Merlin are winegrowers at the Domaine Merlin, they emphasizes the characteristics of the appellation Mâcon La Roche Vineuse. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogn ...

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