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Decugnano dei Barbi - Villa Barbi Orvieto Classico 2018

Orvieto|White wine

3.9/5 (13 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

Italy

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“A bright, fresh Orvieto Classico with notes of white peaches, nectarines, and medlars. Light and quite crisp for this appellation, thanks to a lingering acidity and subtle citrus flavors.” (James Suckling 2019)

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Estate

Tenuta Decugnano dei Barbi

Vintage

Villa Barbi Bianco Orvieto Classico

Vintage

2018

Designation

Orvieto

Region

Italy

Grape varieties

50 % Grechetto, 20 % Vermentino, 20 % Sauvignon Blanc, 10 % Procanico

Terroirs

Gravel soil, rich in calcium

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

In stainless steel tanks for 10–12 days

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Pale yellow, greenish-gold

Nose

Golden Delicious apples and chamomile

Palate

Crisp and fresh with a lovely fruitiness

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a vegetable gratin, salmon en papillote, veal blanquette...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Wine Enthusiast

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100

Rated estate (2018 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

A bright and fresh Orvieto Classico with notes of white peaches, nectarines, and medlars. Light-bodied and quite crisp for this appellation, thanks to a lingering acidity and subtle citrus flavors.

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 13 reviews