Sunday, March 20, 2016

Tasting- Tenuta le Velette Orviento Classico

Name: Tenuta le Velette Orviento Classico
Variety: 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello, and 5% Drupeggio
Region: Orvieto
Country: Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $18 Sale: $6.95
Expert Review: "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."- I winereview- 88

My Review: This was very woody on the nose, reminding me of forest floor and nature. When tasting it, apricot came to mind immediately. It was medium bodied but picked up some heat and bitterness heading into the after taste. It didn’t possess great balance and overall, not a great wine.

Food: This wine was tasted with no food due to tasting it at the Vintage Cellar.

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