Winery Cantina Altarocca - Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore

Winery Cantina AltaroccaArcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore of Winery Cantina Altarocca is a white wine from the region of Orvieto Classico of Ombrie.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.

Taste structure of the Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore from the Winery Cantina Altarocca

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore of Winery Cantina Altarocca in the region of Ombrie is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore of Winery Cantina Altarocca in the region of Ombrie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cantina Altarocca's Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Lafnetscha

Native grape variety of the Swiss high Valais very old cultivated. Resulting from a natural intraspecific crossing between humagne blanche and completer, it is also related to bondola blanca, bondoletta, colombaud, ... . It should be noted that the Lafnetscha is not widely multiplied in Switzerland today, and is virtually unknown in France and even less so in other wine-producing countries.

Last vintages of this wine

Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore - 2018
In the top 100 of of Orvieto Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore - 2017
In the top 100 of of Orvieto Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore - 2016
In the top 100 of of Orvieto Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore - 2015
In the top 100 of of Orvieto Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore - 2014
In the top 100 of of Orvieto Classico wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore - 2013
In the top 100 of of Orvieto Classico wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore - 2012
In the top 100 of of Orvieto Classico wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Arcosesto Orvieto Classico Superiore from Winery Cantina Altarocca are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2012 and 2018.

Informations about the Winery Cantina Altarocca

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Orvieto Classico in the region of Ombrie
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The Winery Cantina Altarocca is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Orvieto Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Ombrie
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 350 of of Orvieto Classico wines
In the top 25000 of white wines
In the top 95000 wines of the world

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.


The wine region of Ombrie

Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.

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