Structure
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: dried apricot, dates, honey, saffron
Palate: viscous, velvety texture, sweet and rich, clean acidic finish
Pourriture Noble is Decugnano dei Barbi's noble-rot Orvieto, light amber to gold with dried apricot, dates, honey and saffron.
What it pairs with
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Blue cheese
A classic noble-rot match against salty, tangy cheese. -
Foie gras
Rich liver against sweet, saffron-laced acidity. -
Saffron risotto (sweet pairing)
The wine's own saffron note bridges to the dish.
History
Pourriture Noble is Decugnano dei Barbi's Orvieto Classico DOC Muffa Nobile, one of Umbria's classic noble-rot dessert wines.
Facts
- Producer
- Decugnano dei Barbi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grechetto, Sauvignon Blanc, Procanico
- Classification
- Orvieto Classico DOC Muffa Nobile
- Oak
- Multiple-pass hand harvest, botrytis-affected fruit vinified separately in stainless steel, lengthy fermentation
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR35-45 per 500ml at retail
- Drinking window
- over 10 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Pourriture Noble
What does Pourriture Noble taste like?
Pourriture Noble is Decugnano dei Barbi's noble-rot Orvieto, light amber to gold with dried apricot, dates, honey and saffron.
When should I drink Pourriture Noble?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of over 10 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Pourriture Noble?
Best with Blue cheese and Foie gras and Saffron risotto (sweet pairing).