Wine La Carraia, “Le Tre Bifore” Orvieto Classico DOP, 2020

Description

The name of the series of wines “Le Tre Bifore”, translated from Italian as “Three double window” has received a symbolic reflection in the picture on the label. In the name of a hidden meaning – each wine line is created from three grape varieties.

Orvieto Classico – the most famous classic white wine from the central region of Italy, which in the Middle Ages was the favorite drink of the papacy. White wine “Le Tre Bifore” Orvieto Classico is made from a mixture of grape varieties Grechetto, Trebbiano and Malvasia, grown on volcanic soils of the vineyard Poggio Calvelli, located in the vicinity of the historic town of Orvieto, at an altitude of 330 meters above sea level. Age of vines a little more than 20 years. Crop harvested in late September-early October. Alcoholic fermentation is performed in tanks of stainless steel at a temperature of 12-16 C after 7-hour cold maceration. To preserve the freshness of taste and aroma of wine for a few months aged in steel tanks and then bottled.

Winery “La Carraia” emerged in 1988 as a result of the cooperation of the owner of vineyards and wineries Odoardo Dzhaletti Riccardo Kotarella. From a young age Odoardo Dzhaletti life was associated with vineyards. At this time in Italy viticulture and winemaking experienced a period of recovery, apply new models and methods of production. Energetic and inquisitive young man to experiment in order to create great wines. Opening at the end of the 60s the hotel and restaurant, Odoardo not abandoned his youthful dreams, a few years later, he finally decided to give serious attention to winemaking. A crucial role in the creation of the winery played Dzhaletti meeting with the young, but knowledgeable oenologist Riccardo Kotarella. As a result of their joint long-term work came to light great wine Orvieto Classico – “Poggio Calvelli”, “Fobiano”, “Tizzonero”, Sangiovese, “Giro di Vite” and “Le Basque”.

Over the years, “La Karrayya” firmly established at the national and international wine market. The farm, which owns 200 acres of vineyards, pay more attention to the relationship with the land and its biorhythms. Odoardo Dzhaletti continues fruitful cooperation with the now well-known and respected in Italy and other countries oenologist Riccardo Kotarella. Together with his sons Mauro and Marco, he oversees the work in the vineyards and winery, ensuring the high quality of wines that reflect a deep love for nature and respect for human labor.