Orvieto has a great tradition of wine production since the Etruscan period. The “Orvieto Classico” in fact, is a world-wide appreciated wine.
The designation DOC is applied to those wines produced in areas (small-medium amplitudes), according to certain production standards.
The wines of Orvieto deserve much praise for being some of the most historically famous in Italy. Orvieto has a wide variety of wineries, small and large, producing several different local blends. Traditional Orvieto DOC wines are mainly produced by blending Grechetto, Trebbiano and Verdelho grapes. Orvieto is mostly known for their white wines, Orvieto Classico and Orvieto Superiore, but also have excellent full-bodied reds made from Sangiovese grapes (Rosso Orvietano DOC).
For lovers of authentic foods we suggest trying any of the following for a typical Orvieto lunch. Don’t hesitate to ask the waiters to recommend some local wines to pair with your meal.
According to this long tradition, is not difficult to find wineries and special agricultural producers and wine makers in the surrounding areas and countryside.
Some of the most important wineries also offer special vineyards and cellar visit and wine-tastings.
In the territory another DOC, “Lago di Corbara“, a very popular red wine and finally the IGT Allerona, (White Wine in the styles normale, sparkling, sweet and new; Rose Wine types in normal, sparkling and new; Red Wine in the styles normale, Frizzante, Passito and Novello).
From the precious grapes of Orvieto are obtained also excellent spirits, grappa and Vinsanto
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