Orcia

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• The climate of the zone is continental-Mediterranean in character, with a mean annual temperature of approximately 14 °C, a mean winter temperature of +5 °C, and a mean summer temperature of 23 °C.
• Mean annual rainfall is approximately 800 mm, with around 60% of precipitation concentrated in the autumn and winter months, 30% in spring, and 10% in summer.
• The zone is characterised by gently rolling hills of modest elevation, reaching a maximum of 600–700 metres above sea level, with a prevailing average of around 300 metres.
• From a geological standpoint, the zone displays heterogeneous features, with a predominance of calcareous and argillaceous-schistose formations.
• Soils are predominantly clay-loam and silt-loam in texture, derived from calcareous formations, with a tendency toward alkaline reaction and generally shallow depth, with bedrock frequently outcropping at the surface.

• Several place names in the area, such as Vignoni and Bagno Vignoni, bear witness to the presence of sites particularly suited to viticulture and the production of quality wine.
• The ampelographic base of the vineyards rests principally on the traditional variety Sangiovese, alongside other typical varieties such as Colorino, Foglia Tonda, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Pugnitello, and Malvasia Nera.
• The controlled designation of origin Orcia was recognised by ministerial decree on 14 February 2000.

• The red, white, and rosé wines of the denomination display a character of balance perceptible on both the nose and the palate.
• The red wines destined for ageing and the Vin Santo grow richer with time, developing more intense and substantial aromas and flavours.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1442
• Official trade body site — Consorzio del Vino Orcia