Orcia PDO

Production Area

The production area of Orcia PDO is within the entire territory of the municipalities of Castiglione d’Orcia, Pienza, Radicofani, S. Giovanni d’Asso, San Quirico d’Orcia, Buonconvento, Trequanda and parts of the municipalities of Abbadia S. Salvatore, Chianciano, Montalcino, Sarteano, San Casciano Bagni and Torrita di Siena, in the Province of Siena, in the Tuscany region.

Blends

White: min. 50% Trebbiano Toscano, pure or with the addition of non-aromatic grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 50%. Red, (incl. Riserva), Rosé: min. 60% Sangiovese, pure or with the addition of non-aromatic grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 40%, on the condition that the white grapes account for no more than 10%. Vinsanto or Vin Santo: min. 50% Trebbiano Toscano and/or Malvasia Bianca Lunga, pure or with the addition of grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 50%.

Description of product typologies

Orcia PDO Bianco is straw yellow in colour, at times with greenish highlights; the nose is floral and fruity; it is fresh and dry on the palate, with an aftertaste of white fleshy fruit. Orcia PDO is ruby-red in colour, tending towards garnet with aging; the nose offers fruity fragrances followed by spicy sensations; it is dry, sapid and harmonious on the palate. It can display Riserva on the label if the wine has been aged for a mandatory period of at least 2 years, of which a minimum of 12 months must be in wooden barrels. Orcia PDO Rosé varies from smooth pink to cherry-pink in colour; the nose is fine and rich with fruity notes; it is dry and harmonious on the palate and full of freshness. Orcia PDO Vinsanto or Vin Santo is yellow in colour, with straw yellow to golden or deep amber hues; it is intense and ethereal on the nose, with characteristic aromas of dried and fresh fruit, and at times honey; the palate is smooth, harmonious and velvety. Vinsanto wines must be produced with traditional vinification methods which involve the natural drying of carefully selected grapes in suitable environments, with the possibility of partial dehydration with the aid of ventilated air. The vinification and aging processes must take place in wooden containers (kegs) with a capacity of less than 300 litres, for a minimum period of 18 months; the period commences January 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were harvested. The wine cannot be made available for consumption before November 1st of the third year following that in which the grapes were produced. Orcia PDO Bianco, Orcia PDO Rosso and Orcia PDO Rosé wines can be made available for consumption from March 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced; for Orcia PDO Rosso Riserva the date is December 1st of the second year following that in which the grapes were harvested.

Grape variety specifications

The Orcia PDO may display the specifications of the following grape varieties. From red grape varieties (incl. Riserva): min. 90% Sangiovese, with the possible addition of Canaiolo Nero and/or Colorino and/or Ciliegiolo and/or Foglia Tonda and/or Pugnitello and/or Malvasia Nera, max. 10%. The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin. Orcia PDO Sangiovese wine may qualify as Riserva if it has been aged for a minimum period of 30 months, of which at least 24 months must be in wooden barrels.

Additional specifications

The Orcia PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.