The primary grape in Italy’s well-known Orvieto wines from Umbria and Lazio. This white fuller in body and if you close your eyes, it will remind you of rosé!
Primary Flavors
- White Peach
- Honeydew
- Strawberry
- Wild Flowers
- Seashell
Taste Profile
Bone-dry
Medium-light Body
None Tannins
Medium-high Acidity
11.5–13.5% ABV
Handling
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SERVE
45–55°F / 7-12°C
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GLASS TYPE
White
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DECANT
No
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CELLAR
3–5 Years
SERVE
45–55°F / 7-12°C
GLASS TYPE
White
DECANT
No
CELLAR
3–5 Years
Food Pairing
Grechetto may grow in the land-locked province of Umbria but that doesn’t preclude it from pairing excellently with Tuna and other steak-like seafare.