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- KD - 12-06-1999
While dining at an Italian restaurant in England during a business trip, some co-workers of mine drank some wine that they thoroughly enjoyed. When we questioned the restaurant owner as to the wine's name, he said it was Orvieto (sic) [It is spelled as it sounded as I have no idea as to the correct spelling!]. It was a white wine. Being a novice's novice, I have no idea what I am looking for. Does anyone know what I am after?? I would like to purchase for a gift. Can I get it in the US?? Please help!!!
- Randy Caparoso - 12-07-1999
Orvieto is the name of one of those stunning little hilltop towns in Italy's Umbria district, and it also is the name of a soft, dry, easy drinking white wine made from grapes (mostly Trebbiano with some Grechetto) grown within the locale. It is not a difficult wine to find in the U.S. -- although these days, more likely in wine stores specializing in European wines than in ordinary grocery stores.
One major high quality brand of Orvieto seen across the U.S. is Antinori. I like one made by Falesco. Other brands -- such as Ruffino and Fontana Candida -- are as decent as they are ubiquitous; and for asking prices of $8 to $13, I'd say they are some of the better wine values to be found today.
There is nothing like Orvieto, by the way, than with pasta (especially those little "ears") in simple fruity marinaras or white cream or butter sauces. Put on some Puccini, and you'll enjoy some wonderful "El Fresco" dining in the dead of winter.
- n144mann - 12-07-1999
Randy, I do enjoy the way you think!! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/smile.gif[/img]
Nancy
[This message has been edited by n144mann (edited 12-07-1999).]