Orpicchio
White wine grape variety
Also known as Orpiccio, Dorpicchio, VIVC 23028
Orpicchio is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green citrus, white orchard fruit, orchard fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Trebbiano Toscano and Verdicchio.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus-pear profile with mineral edge and tension.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Orpicchio profile
- Valdarno fresh-mineral white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Tuscany · Valdarno · Casentino
- Classic styles: Recovered Tuscan relic white documented in VIVC and modern regional recovery projects · Dry medium-bodied white with medium-plus acidity, citrus-orchard profile, and mineral edge
Common questions
Is Orpicchio a red or white grape variety?
Orpicchio is a white wine grape variety.
What does Orpicchio smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Orpicchio include green citrus, white orchard fruit and orchard fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Orpicchio?
Documented tells for Orpicchio: Look for citrus-pear profile with mineral edge and tension. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin..
What is Orpicchio most often confused with in blind tasting?
Orpicchio is most commonly confused with Trebbiano Toscano, Verdicchio and Catalanesca. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Orpicchio grown?
Classic regions for Orpicchio include Tuscany, Valdarno and Casentino.