Decugnano dei Barbi - Villa Barbi Orvieto Classico 2018
Italy
White
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91/100
James Suckling
"A bright, fresh Orvieto Classico that suggests white peaches, nectarines and medlar. Clear and quite taut for this appellation, thanks to a persistent acidic line and subtle citrus flavors." (James Suckling 2019)
Features
Estate
Tenuta Decugnano dei Barbi
Cuvée
Villa Barbi Bianco Orvieto Classico
Vintage
2018
Designation
Orvieto
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
50 % Grechetto, 20 % Vermentino, 20 % Sauvignon Blanc, 10 % Procanico
Terroirs
Calcium-rich sandstone soil
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
In stainless steel tanks for 10-12 days
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow, greenish gold
Nose
Golden apple and chamomile
Mouth
Crisp and fresh with a nice fruity taste
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies vegetable gratin, salmon en papillote, blanquette de veau...
Tenuta Decugnano dei Barbi
Orvieto
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain Rated (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
Rated Domaine (2018 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A bright, fresh Orvieto Classico suggesting white peaches, nectarines and medlar. Clear and quite taut for this appellation, thanks to a persistent acidic line and subtle citrus flavors.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
on 12 reviews
Note and review by M. PATRICE P. Published on 01/05/2021
Dry, moderately mineral. An original white.
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