orvieto

/ɔrviˈɛːto/ (or-vee-EH-toh)

Definitions

1. noun

A white wine grape variety grown in central Italy, particularly in the region of Umbria, known for its crisp acidity and flavors of green apple and citrus.

“The wine expert recommended a bottle of Orvieto for a perfect accompaniment to the seafood pasta dish.”

Synonyms

  • Italian white wine
  • Umbrian white

Antonyms

  • full-bodied wine
  • red wine