Antinori Campogrande Orvieto Classico 2004

Antinori has been a family name in the Italian wine business for 26 generations.

Orvieto is a town in Umbria, which is right in the center of the boot of Italy. Campogrande Orvieto is composed of 60% Procanico, 20% Grechetto, 15% Verdello, 5% Drupeggio and Malvasia. 85 points.  Antinori Campogrande is pale straw in color. The aromas and flavors are restrained, with citrus and tree fruit essences (lime, pear), and a hint of nuttiness. The mouthfeel is pleasant, round, and with medium body. The finish is dry and clean. We drank this first bottle by itself. The closure is a real cork. (A screw cap would be more modern.) The $10 Nashville price is reasonable for a refreshing Italian white.