The Winery Agriturismo Poggio al Vento of Orcia of Tuscany

Discovering the wine region of Orcia

The wine region of Orcia is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere Forte or the Domaine Podere Forte produce mainly wines red, pink and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orcia are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orcia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or cedar.

In the mouth of Orcia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 38 estates and châteaux in the of Orcia, producing 71 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Orcia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.