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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Orvieto Blend is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Umbria, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for peach, green apple, white flowers, nutty and leafy.
The regions that matter for it are Orvieto.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling.
Watch for the synonyms: Orvieto White Blend.
At the table it suits handmade gnocchi with mountain herbs, arepas with grilled white cheese and black beans and chicken and leek stew with tarragon.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Chardonnay
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Riesling
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Grechetto
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Procanico
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Verdello
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Drupeggio
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Malvasia Bianca
Read →Food pairings.
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handmade gnocchi with mountain herbs
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arepas with grilled white cheese and black beans
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chicken and leek stew with tarragon
Also labelled.
Orvieto White Blend.
Bottles to look for.
- Argillae 'Panata' Orvieto Classico Superiore, Umbria, Italy
- Argillae Orvieto Superiore, Umbria, Italy
- Barberani Calcaia Muffa Nobile Dolce Orvieto Classico Superiore, Italy
- Barberani Villa Monticelli 'Luigi e Giovanna' Orvieto Classico Superiore, Umbria, Italy
- Bigi Orvieto Classico, Umbria, Italy
- Cecchi Orvieto Classico, Umbria, Italy
- Decugnano dei Barbi 'Mare Antico' Orvieto Classico Superiore, Umbria, Italy
- Decugnano dei Barbi 'Villa Barbi' Orvieto Classico, Umbria, Italy
Orvieto Blend: common questions
01.What does Orvieto Blend taste like?+
Orvieto Blend tastes of peach, green apple, white flowers, nutty and leafy. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Orvieto Blend from?+
Orvieto Blend originates in Umbria, Italy.
03.Where is Orvieto Blend grown?+
The key regions for Orvieto Blend are Orvieto.
04.What food pairs with Orvieto Blend?+
Pour it with handmade gnocchi with mountain herbs, arepas with grilled white cheese and black beans and chicken and leek stew with tarragon.
05.What else is Orvieto Blend called?+
Orvieto Blend is also labelled Orvieto White Blend.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.