The 2009 Orvieto Classico Poggio Calvelli is a gorgeous wine. A floral bouquet leads to bright, well articulated white fruits, flowers and minerals, all of which come together in a crisp, mid-weight style. Creamy notes add a touch of volume on the finish. This single-vineyard Orvieto is much improved now that it is aged exclusively in stainless steel. Even better, it is a huge overachiever in its price range. The Poggio Calvelli is Grechetto, Procanico and Chardonnay. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012.
A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620