Thursday, March 17, 2016

Tenuta le Velette Orvietto Classico



Name: Tenuta le Velette, Orvieto Classico
Variety: A blend of 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello, and 5% Drupeggio.
Region: Orvieto
Country: Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $18, on sale for $6.95
Shop/Critic/Winery Review: 88 - i-winereview"The Berganorio Orvieto is a subtle wine with a bright palate. It shows white flowers on the nose and light citrus notes in the mouth. Its neutral character means it can accompany a wide range of foods. A blend of 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello, and 5% Drupeggio. The estate has 103 hectares on the hill opposite the hill town of Orvieto."

My impressions:  Somewhat musty, floral nose, without a whole lot of fruit present.  Some more fruit on the tongue, and that mustiness goes away.  It's decent, but I don't find it particularly interesting; if I'd had it before the Vinho Verde, I might like it more.

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