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Orvieto Classico 2004 | 2003 |
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Orvieto Classico 2004 “Italian dry white wine doesn’t get any fresher or more attractive than this flowery, herbal Orvieto. A strong candidate for the autumn house white at the SJ offices.” Recommended * * *
“Light Umbrian (Italy) white. Clean and somewhat delicate. While OK with chicken and very light pasta dishes, I also find it a very pleasant aperitif in hot weather.”
“Soft, with vanilla cream and pear aromas. Lemon and melon flavors create a zesty wash across the palate, while the finish is chunky, round and mildly spicy.” Best Buy 85
“Light bodied with good acidity and bright pear and melon flavors. Wonderful with squid.”
“The product of grapes grown around Orvieto, Cecchi is dry, crisp and medium-bodied. It has a bit more weight and character than many other Orvietos, and typically reserved aromas and flavors, suggesting citrus skin and minerals. It’s a great warm-weather whiter because it’s not imposing. This wine is substantial enough for gilled swordfish or roast pork, but it won’t overwhelm delicate fish dishes, a frittata or mozzarella with tomatoes.” Wine Pick
"By its nature, Orvieto is a very light wine and is best sipped as an aperitif. Using a blend of Grechetto, Drupeggio and Trebbiano Toscano grapes, the wine is light-bodied with a faint bouquet, simple almond flavor and crisp acidity."
"A superbly balanced and refreshing white from Umbria, although the producer is most definitely Tuscan. Perfect as an inexpensive house wine for summer quaffing and light pasta dishes dressed simply with olive oil and herbs or garlic." 85
"A light white that works especially well in the summer. If paired with food, keep it light. I prefer it as an aperitif on a hot summer evening while firing up the barbecue. Not made for cellaring, ready to drink."
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