La Carraia

Orvieto Classico 2020

Orvieto, Umbria

Download

The Orvietto Classico is a tribute to the unique and extortionary terroir, which has been treasured since Etruscan Times. The soils are a mix of volcanic matter and tufa, and cool autumn fogs allow the Grechetto and Procanico grown here to maintain their characteristic freshness. Aged exclusively in stainless steel, this Orvieto is marked by bright citrus notes and persistent minerality.

Made primarily from the traditional varietals of Grechetto (50%) and Procanico (30%), a splash of Vermentino and Viognier bring lifted aromatics. The La Carraia Orvieto overdelivers as much as any wine in the VNY portfolio. Grown largely on volcanic hillside vineyards, around 300 meters above sea level in the southern part of Orvieto, the grapes are fermented in cold stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. The resulting wine is bright and crisp, with plenty of citrus, white fruit and mineral notes. This Orvietto Classico is a tribute to the unique and extortionary terroir, which has been treasured since Etruscan Times.

Vineyard

The soils are a mix of volcanic matter and tufa, and cool autumn fogs and a moderating lake effect keep temperatures down at night.

Winemaking

The grapes are fermented in cold stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeast.

Tasting Note

Bright and crisp, with lifted aromatics, this classic Orvieto brings notes of citrus, peach and minerals.

Food Pairing

The perfect aperitivo, this pairs best with a warm evening and a picnic blanket. Raw bar, light cheeses, grilled fish and hearty salads are among the myriad of foods that make lovely companions to La Carraia.

Color

White

Grape Varieties

Grechetto, Procanico

Appellation

Orvieto, Umbria

Farming

Sustainable

Alcohol

12.5%

Suggested Retail Price

$14.99

Other Wines by this Producer

Sangiovese Umbria IGP

Sangiovese Umbria IGP

Sangiovese has always played a starring role at La Carraia. Made from a Tuscan clone, their muse is clearly Chianti, and the wine bears a resemblance to those of the Colline Senesi. With two weeks of skin contact, and four months of aging in second and third pass French Oak, this is a serious wine. They have scaled back the use of oak over the last few years, and also opted for less toast, which allows the pure red fruit to shine through. You can’t beat the price, and it makes the perfect BTG or Tuesday night pizza wine.