Tasting #22 Tenuta le Velette

Tasting #22 Tenuta le Velette 
                     Orvieto Classico

Name: Tenuta le Velette Berganorio Orvieto Classico

Varietal(s): 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello, and 5% Drupeggio

Region: Orvieto, Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $18

Winery review: 88 – i- winereview
"The Berganorio Orvieto is a subtle wine with a bright palate. It shows white flowers on the nose and light citrus notes in the mouth. Its neutral character means it can accompany a wide range of foods. A blend of 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello, and 5% Drupeggio. The estate has 103 hectares on the hill opposite the hill town of Orvieto."

Personal review:  On the nose this appeared to have a slight fruity sweetness to it. I also got an orange blossom bouquet as well. The color was a deep, dark yellow that made me worry about it being past its prime, but I was pleasantly surprised by this wine. On the palate I got a slight bite that made me think it may have been oaked, but since I am not familiar with any of the varietals in this wine I attributed the bite to the tannins from the grapes. This wine was light bodied and had a balanced acidity. There was a slight mineral component that I feel would pair well with any light hors d'oeuvre.