Winery La CarraiaOrvieto Classico
White wine
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 Orvieto Classico from the Winery La Carraia
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Orvieto Classico of Winery La Carraia in the region of Umbria is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Orvieto Classico of Winery La Carraia in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, minerality or lemon.
Food and wine pairings with Orvieto Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Orvieto Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Orvieto Classico
The Orvieto Classico of Winery La Carraia matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of awara broth, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or tomato tartar.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Carraia's Orvieto Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Ner d'Ala
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, showing aromas of cherry, red fruits (redcurrant) and alpine herb notes. Discreet heritage profile at altitude. Preserved on a few confidential parcels, it reflects the ampelographic richness of northern Piedmont. Rare native black variety from Canavese and the Ala valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Orvieto Classico from Winery La Carraia are 2018, 2014, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery La Carraia
The Winery La Carraia is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Orvieto Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Orvieto Classico
Historic heart of Orvieto DOC in Umbria (volcanic tuff-limestone soil): Grechetto and Procanico (Trebbiano Toscano) (>=60%) with Verdello, Canaiolo Bianco (Drupeggio) and Malvasia — fruity and floral profile with green apple, meadow flowers, citrus, yellow berries and spice hint, pale straw colour, fresh vivacity, good acidity, long perfumed finish with almond notes. Distinctive tuff minerality.
The wine region of Umbria
"Green heart" of Italy, cradle of Sagrantino: exceptional tannic red in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, dense and concentrated with notes of blackberry, candied plum, liquorice, spice and leather, powerful tannins and long ageing. Suppler Sangiovese in blends, Cabernet and Merlot in Torgiano DOCG. Orvieto whites based on Grechetto and Trebbiano, full and almondy, from dry to sweet Muffato. ~13,000 ha between Tuscany and Lazio.
The word of the wine: Spicy
Said of a wine whose taste and aromas are reminiscent of spices.
