The controlled Designation of Origin (D.O.C.) Orcia was born in 2000 between the areas of Vino Nobile and Brunello. The Doc requires a minimum of 60% Sangiovese.

Orcia Rosso DOC

Vineyard location: Fattoria La Selva – Trequanda – Siena
Altitude:350 m above sea level
Growing system: spurred cordon, guyot
Grapes: Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon
Vines per hectare: n. 6.600
Harvest: end of September
Fermentation and maceration: about 20 days
Elevation: in French oak barrels
Bottles produced: approx 4.500
Alcohol content: 10.50% – 11.50% may vary depending on vintage
Dry extract: approx 30.00
Total acidity: ≥ 5.50