Palazzone Orvieto Classico Superiore Terre Vineate 2022

Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

Vinous 90 points! Wine Enthusiast 90 points! (on the 2021 vintage)

“Hard to find a serious Orvieto like this.” – Wine Spectator

“Unquestionably the number one small estate of Orvieto” – Stephen Tanzer

“The Palazzone estate in Orvieto is practically the last bastion of estate-bottled wine in this historic Umbrian appellation that dates back to Etruscan times. The wines from this area have been respected for over two millennia, but modern-day carelessness and greed for quantity over quality have taken their toll on its once stellar reputation. This is why we thank goodness for heroes like Giovanni Dubini, the owner of Palazzone, who will never accept defeat.”—Skurnik Wines, importer

Palazzone Orvieto Classico Superiore “Terre Vineate” is a beautiful white blend of 50% Procanico (Trebbiano), 30% Grechetto, and 20% Verdello & Malvasia. The name Terre Vineate comes from a medieval map of the estate in which the property was indicated as “vineyarded lands.” Palazzone is practicing organic with all estate-grown fruit from its vines on sedimentary clay and limestone soils from 3 million years ago.

“White spring flower, hazelnut and honeydew melon aromas come together in the glass. On the savory palate, tangy acidity accompanies ripe pear, white peach and white almond.”--Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, 90 points! (on the 2021 vintage)

Enjoy Palazzone Orvieto Classico Superiore “Terre Vineate” with filet of sole, grilled chicken, fruit salads and mild cheeses.