Orvieto is situated in the hilly landscape of south-western Umbria, around the tuff cliff that overlooks the Paglia and Tiber valleys and opens out towards the area of Lake Corbara. It is a diverse wine-growing area, shaped by soils of various origins: Pliocene clays and sands, alluvial deposits, conglomerates and volcanic formations linked to the Vulsini volcanic system. This geological diversity helps to define wines with a distinct territorial identity, capable of combining freshness, structure and depth.
The climate features bright, dry summers, rainier autumns and a significant difference between day and night temperatures in the period leading up to the harvest – conditions favourable to the aromatic ripening of the grapes. The traditional grape variety mix consists mainly of Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano – locally known as Procanico – alongside other white grape varieties; there are also vines dedicated to the red wines of the Orvieto region.
Production ranges from dry, delicate and slightly bitter whites to semi-sweet, sweet and dessert wines, right through to late-harvest and ‘Muffa Nobile’ wines, made from dried grapes or those affected by Botrytis cinerea. The region’s winemaking history dates back to Etruscan times and continues in the cellars hewn out of tuff, where tradition, vine canopy management and respectful winemaking techniques still shape the character of the local wines today.
