From raw clay to terracotta: the Orci project

Montelupo Fiorentino is the Tuscan city known for its ceramics, with a longstanding tradition of crafting terracotta amphoras known as “orci” in Italian. Fattoria di Petrognano showcases this unique regional craft with a special wine that is made in the characteristic terracotta amphoras. Baptised the “Orci” line of wines, there are two versions produced: Orci Sangiovese and Orci Trebbiano. This experience has yielded extremely pure, balanced wines where extended contact with the grape skins further emphasises the qualities of the soil. Clay soil also guarantees excellent technical results and an original flavour, as it gives the grapes a high polyphenol content. The particular and highly manual method used to produce this wine makes Orci wines rare, as no more than several thousand bottles are produced every year.

Grape variety: Trebbiano

Vinification: Orci Trebbiano is a white wine that is full of vitality and energy in which long maceration time yields an interesting multifaceted structure in this often underestimated varietal: using grape skins in the amphoras during production adds longevity to the Trebbiano, allowing it to develop well over time. To produce this wine, the best grapes from one of the historic vineyards of the Fattoria di Petrognano are selected. If stored under ideal conditions, it will reach peak maturity in 10 years.

Tasting notes: Bright golden yellow in colour. Aroma of apricots, ripe peach and medicinal herbs. It is bold and solid on the palette due to its freshness and volume. Slightly savoury aftertaste with notes of citrus. Youthful and refreshing with an intriguing vitality that will be at its best in a few years.

Food pairing: Asian cuisine, fish, white meat, fish soups, semi-hard cheeses, main courses with mushrooms.

Alcohol content: 12.5% Vol.

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