UMBRIA WINES - CARDETO, ORVIETO

Orvieto is an ancient city, full of secrets and curiosities and is one of the few that has had the honor of giving its name to its wine, such as Barolo and Barbaresco. Settled on an impressive tuff cliff, 325 m above sea level, overlooking the valley below created by the eruptive action of the Vulsini volcano, called “Velzna” by Etruscans (from “vina” or the word “vineyard” in Etruscan language) were the first to vinify inside the tuff caves taking advantage of humidity condition and constant temperate.

Aristotle called Orvieto Oinarea in a 3rd century writing a.C., as the city where wine flows and this shows fame throughout the history of the city and its wine, so appreciated that painters such as Pinturicchio and Signorelli asked to be paid with orvieto wine for the works carried out inside the Orvieto Cathedral. It is no coincidence that sinuous vine beams adorn the beautiful façade of the Duomo, and that we find the frescoes or god Bacchus sculptures the on the most elegant palaces.

The wine in Orvieto was produced everywhere, vineyards were also on the cliff in the period of the free municipality. Behind the cathedral there was a large vineyard and also the area that extends from Cahen square to beyond the church of the Servants of Mary was renamed “great vineyard”.
Story goes that Garibaldi chose the wine of Orvieto to toast with the Thousand to the “good luck of Italy”, while the great poet Gabriele D’Annunzio renamed Orvieto wine as “the Sun of Italy in the bottle”.

The pay-off “Vineyards, People, Flavors” is the essence of Cardèto, an historical cooperative of vineyards growers who, with wisdom and tradition, cultivate their vineyards, an integral part of the identity of this land, to produce the wine that has always been the protagonist of the history and culture of Orvieto territory.

A great bond between the territory, its products and farmers, which is also expressed through our institutional brand: the 4 bottles of Cardeto wines line of the city, side by side represent the city of Orvieto of a 1500s print. The cooperative was founded on August 30, 1949 as the Wine Cooperative for the Orvieto area (CO.VI.O) and had its headquarters in Orvieto Scalo.

Cardeto has always been the point of reference in particular for the Classic Orvieto doc, its flagship wine, and has helped to affirm this denomination in the world. From some years the company is following eco-sustainability agricolture and therefore a greater care and attention to the entire production chain. in April 2020 it launched the first line of organic wines.
The company is certified according to the international standards GSFS (Global Standard for Food Safety) and IFS (International Food Standard).

WHITE

ORVIETO CLASSICO D.O.C.

Grapes : Trebbiano 45%, Grechetto 40%, Chardonnay 15%

If you are looking for a classic Umbrian white wine, with a genuine flavour to complement your meals, Cardeto Orvieto Classico is the one that suits you! The grapes harvested manually at different times from the end of August to the end of September. Maturation sur lie for 2 months and further two months in bottle.

TASTING NOTES : Bright straw colour with youth reflections, wide spectrum of delicate floral sensations of acacia, aromatic herbs and apricot. Pleasant correspondence in the mouth, well balanced perceptions from a freshsavory note that enhances it.

FOOD PAIRINGS : Perfect with seafood dishes, especially with spaghetti with clams (cooked in a dash of Orvieto wine), fisherman risotto with prawns, clams and muscles; fort any kind of poultry base dish. ideal as well as an aperitif..

To be served at the temperature of 8-9° C.

PINOT GRIGIO UMBRIA I.G.P.

Grapes : 100% Pinot Grigio

The grapes harvested manually at the end of August at the first light of dawn taking advantage of the lower temperatures benefiting from mild temperatures. After aging for 3 months in steel, it is aged 2 months in the bottle before to be put on the market.

TASTING NOTES : Bright straw, offers crisp and refined fruity sensations of pear and tropical fruits, delicate shades of field herbs and yellow flowers. Full and persuasive, excellent persistence, freshness and fragrant ending.

FOOD PAIRINGS : Ideal with first courses, baked fish and gratin mussels.

To be served at a temperature of 8-9° C.v