Details:
Product Details
| Country: | Italy |
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| Region: | Umbria |
| Sub-Region: | Orvieto |
| Appellation: | Orvieto DOC |
| Classification: | Classico Superiore |
| Grape(s): | Grechetto, Chardonnay, Vermentino / Rolle, Procanico |
| Wine Style: | White |
| Composition: | Blend |
| Practices: | Practicing Organic, Sustainable Viticulture |
Taste: In the glass, this is bright straw yellow with pale green reflections. The nose unfolds with layers of citrus zest, green apple, and white peach, accented by jasmine, acacia blossom, and a delicate mineral edge reminiscent of wet stone and sea breeze. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with lees-derived texture balanced by crisp acidity.
Pairing: This wine’s blend thrives with dishes that emphasize freshness, herbs, and subtle richness. When pairing, focus on seafood, vegetables, and light poultry preparations that play off its mineral backbone.
About: Decugnano dei Barbi is based in Orvieto, in Umbria, Italy, a region long associated with white wines that once graced the tables of popes and princes. The estate sits on rolling hills overlooking the ancient city, where volcanic soils, clay, and marine fossils provide a unique foundation for viticulture. It dates back to 1212, when records show Benedictine monks cultivating vines on the land that would become the estate. Making it one of the earliest documented wine sites in the area. The modern incarnation of Decugnano dei Barbi began in 1973, when Claudio Barbi purchased the abandoned property and revived its historical role as a working winery.