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Tenuta Le Velette | Umbria

Tenuta Le Velette | Umbria

The picturesque winery Tenuta le Velette is located on a tufa plateau near the town of Orvieto. The town, also known as 'Urbs Vetus' (ancient city), has a world-famous old town that was also built on this tufa. Orvieto is crisscrossed by a labyrinth of corridors, cellars and huge cisterns.

The privileged position around the village, since the early Middle Ages, is considered particularly suitable for the cultivation of the traditional grape varieties of the area. The cellars of the winery, which date back to Etruscan times, also testify to this. Orvieto was originally famous for its white wines, but in modern times excellent red wines are also mixed into the portfolio of the winery. - Gerardo

"This estate of Corrado and Cecilia Bottai rises in the middle of a beautiful plateau facing the local mountain of Orvieto. Here, in the heart of Orvieto Classico, the vineyards form a kind of natural amphitheater. The winery has a strong sense of history and tradition, but is open to innovation." - Gambero Rosso




´Gaudio´ · Umbria Rosso IGT 2014, Tenuta le Velette, Umbrien

Gaudio · Umbria Rosso IGT 2014


Tenuta le Velette, Umbria

The idea behind Gaudio is to create an Umbrian Merlot with international appeal - and Corrado Bottai has succeeded: The intense bouquet is reminiscent of dark berries and blackberries, mixed with vanilla and smoky notes. On the palate, it is powerful and complex, with a long-lasting finish.

Gaudio is the result of the synergy between a non-indigenous grape variety and the potential of the terroir. Merlot, a grape variety originally planted further north, has fascinated Corrado Bottai since the early 1990s with the idea of capturing the power of the summer sun in a rich, soft and enveloping wine. Deep and rich ruby red in color, Gaudio opens in the glass with a broad aromatic bouquet that ranges from cherry to blackberry, from cocoa to tobacco and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied, enveloping, with a good balance between tannic sensations and softness, opening up to an impressive clarity. - Gerardo [TS02/15]

"Somewhat set apart from its bottled peers, as is so often the case, was the Gaudio, a single-varietal Merlot with a vivid bouquet of dark berries, lavender blossoms, chocolate and toasted notes; correspondingly, the expansive, fleshy flavor with its massive wood stamp and hints of coffee, though still somewhat under the spell of tannin." - Gambero Rosso


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Tenuta Le Velette | Umbria | Buy at Gerardo

On a plateau facing the imposing Orvieto rock, the winery le Velette is located in the center of the Orvieto Classico production area. The excellent location is predestined for the cultivation of traditional wines of superior quality, because the grapes are exposed to the sun's rays from early morning until the evening hours and can thus ripen optimally. Due to their altitude, the vineyards are situated in such a way as to ensure good ventilation, which keeps fungal diseases and other pests at bay. Owner Dr. Bottai emphasizes that he does not want to produce expensive, top-quality wines - instead, the focus is on traditional products such as Orvieto Classico and Rosso Orvietano. Straightforward and uncomplicated wines, of good price / enjoyment ratio, yet never single-layered or down-to-earth. The red Rosso di Spicca comes from traditional blended grapes and is reminiscent of the wines of nearby Tuscany. In contrast, the white Orvieto is a light and fragrant aperitif and summer wine. In addition, some top red wines are still produced, all of modern design and of international style - which is by no means a flaw. The Calanco is made from the native grape varieties Sangiovese and Canaiolo, the pure Merlot Gaudio has a longer maturation in large wooden barrels behind it. Both wines are regularly honored by Gambero Rosso with the coveted 2-Glass or 3-Glass (highest score). - Gerardo