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Le Velette Orvieto Classico Secco Berganorio
Tenuta le Velette
Italy - Umbria - Orvieto DOC

The result of centuries of devotion, selection and experience, this wine is the taste portrait of this area: cool as the air on the Orvieto rock, soft as the surrounding hills, direct, frank, open and sincere like the local people. Brilliant, pale straw-color with emerald reflections. The bouquet is ntense and filled with fresh fruit and floral nuances. In the palate, complex nuances of lemon, lime and apricots with a beguiling roundness and a fruity finish with a touch of bitter almond.

Origin of the name: A tribute to the three families of workers who were responsible for the farms on this hillside from the early 19th century and who have cultivated the grape varieties of Orvieto D.O.C. for generations.

Specifications
Appellation
Orvieto DOC
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello 5% Drupeggio
Age of vines
15-30 years old
Soil type
volcanic origin, hilly, 280 – 330 metres above sea level, south-west and south-east facing
Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked from mid September to mid October according to tradition. The fermentation comes from the injection of selected yeasts, in traditional cement tanks, for 10 to 12 days at low temperature until all sugars are used up. After a 40 – 50 day rest period during which it clarifies naturally, Berganorio is ready to be bottled.
Pairings

Vegetables, fish, seafood, fresh and aged cheeses.

Producer Information: Tenuta le Velette

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