Italy — wine

Orvieto

One of Central Italy's oldest and most historic white wine appellations, centred on the dramatic tufa hilltop city of Orvieto in Umbria. Traditionally produced from Trebbiano Toscano, Verdello, and Grechetto, Orvieto's historic reputation was built on off-dry and sweet (amabile) styles. Modern producers have pivoted to dry, mineral whites of genuine character from Grechetto — rediscovering the appellation's potential for serious wine.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Warm Umbrian season; excellent Grechetto ripeness and mineral precision in Orvieto Classico
2022 Good vintage with the characteristic almond-bitter finish of Grechetto at full expression
2021 Cooler year; wines of unusual freshness and delicate aromatic character
2020 Hot summer; rich, concentrated whites and well-structured sweet Muffato styles
2019 Benchmark Orvieto vintage; finest Grechetto in recent memory