Tasting - Tenuta le Velette Orvieto Classico

Name: Tenuta le Velette Orvieto Classico 2011
Variety: 30% Trebbiano, 30% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 15% Verdello, 5% Drupeggio
Region: Orvieto
Country: Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $18.00

Shop Review:

"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." (from i-winereview)

My Review: The light yellow color of this wine gave subtle floral aromas. I thought I could also smell some notes of pear. The wine was a little bitter, after a very subtle taste at the start. I also felt that this tasted more sour than acidic. It had a quick finish and was tasted without food.