Winery MorrisonsOrvieto 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 Morrisons
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Orvieto Classico of Winery Morrisons in the region of Umbria is a with a nice freshness.
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 Morrisons matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of soft and inexpensive pasta gratin, nanie's diced ham quiche or steamed carrots with saffron.
Details and technical informations about Winery Morrisons's Orvieto Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignac
Aromatic, lively whites with a pale golden colour, airy palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit), elder, white flowers and herbaceous notes reminiscent of Sauvignon. Early, productive and disease resistant. Grown in Switzerland, Germany and Belgium for organic and sustainably managed vineyards. Swiss white hybrid variety bred by Valentin Blattner at Soyhières, a disease-resistant cross involving Sauvignon Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Orvieto Classico from Winery Morrisons are 2017, 2011
Informations about the Winery Morrisons
The Winery Morrisons is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 60 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: Cellar
A place for storing and ageing wines in bottles. This term designates both the cellar of a private individual and that of a restaurant. It is also a store dedicated to the retail sale of wine.
