The production zone is located in a hilly environment in the south-west of Umbria, extending into northern Lazio.
The area designated «Orvieto Classico» represents the geographic zone surrounding the Rupe.
Human factors
Wine production in Orvieto has its roots in Etruscan civilisation, which recognised the qualities of the tuffaceous rock for the processing and preservation of wine.
Since Etruscan times, wine was produced in caves carved into the tufo, following a system based on three superimposed levels. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Alongside the dry style that predominates today, the production tradition of off-dry, medium-sweet, and sweet wines continues, including versions made from overripe grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea.
From the 1997 harvest onward, the Superiore designation was introduced, obtained through a reduced yield per hectare and a minimum actual alcoholic strength raised to 12%. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Product characteristics
The production regulations specify that wines are made from overripe grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, the noble rot, which imparts concentration and elegance to the wine.
Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.
About this boundary
Area: the official production zone published by the regional geoportal (Lazio + Umbria).
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