Orto di Venezia
Vino Bianco 2025
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Malvasia bianca |
| Aging | Not aged in barrique (no marked influence of wood). |
- Main features: still white 2025, 0.75 l, 13.5% vol, 100% Malvasia Bianca
- Origin: produced on the Island of Sant’Erasmo, in the Venetian lagoon
- Aroma and colour: notes of tropical fruit, orange blossom, white pepper; straw yellow colour
- Taste: enveloping and refined structure, balanced persistence, fresh minerality with saline hints
- Vinification and pairings: processed without wood; perfect with fish and vegetables
Description
What kind of wine it is
Orto di Venezia is a still, aromatic white wine that comes to life in the Venetian lagoon. It is made from Malvasia Bianca grapes, vinified without ageing in barrels to preserve the integrity of its aromatic profile. In the glass, it stands out for its straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. On the nose, it releases notes of tropical fruit, orange blossom and white pepper. On the palate, it is enveloping and persistent, characterised by a vibrant mineral sensation and refreshing quality. It pairs beautifully with fish dishes, seafood, asparagus and the typical castraure artichokes.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the island of Sant’Erasmo, where sea currents meet the calm waters of the lagoon. Here, the vineyard is caressed by salty breezes and cool winds from the mountains. To protect the environment, the Orto di Venezia winery uses a restored ancient drainage system, which channels rainwater between the rows to drain it away through hydraulic sluices. The uniqueness of this area is expressed in a sip with a pronounced salty character, clearly evoking Venice’s authentic agricultural vocation.
How it is produced
The management of the vineyards involves the use of ungrafted vines on soils tended without ploughing or chemical fertilisers. The ecosystem’s balance is maintained by subsequently sowing barley, oats and radish. The focus on artisanal methods continues in the winery, where the process is aimed at enhancing the fresh mineral purity of the grapes. The absence of invasive technical interventions results in a white wine with an authentic, straightforward flavour, fully respectful of its varietal identity.
History and Curiosities
ORTO by the Thoulouze family is the only wine produced in the Venetian lagoon, created on the island of Sant’Erasmo to revive the legendary “gentleman’s wine” loved by the Doges and Casanova. Grown on original rootstock without ploughing or herbicides, the ancient varieties dominated by Malvasia Istriana flourish thanks to an ingenious and ancient drainage system. Overseen by renowned agronomists and oenologists, this white wine offers exceptional mineral purity, faithfully expressing the briny air and authentic soul of a truly unique territory.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Oenologist: Lydia e Claude Bourguignon.
The ancestral drainage system on the island has been renovated. Rainwater collects in canals that cross the vineyard and the water is evacuated by opening sluice gates at low tide. Before planting the first vines, the ground was prepared only with plants (barley, radish).
the vines were planted by direct seeding without any ploughing following the principles of Claude Bourguignon and of course, never any weedkiller. An assembly of antique Italian grape varieties with a dominance of the Istrien Malvoisie in order to revive the flavour of wines in the past, before the philoxera epidemic, the vines were not grafted onto roots imported from America but planted directly. This is one of the reasons for ORTO's exceptional quality. Read more
| Name | Orto di Venezia Vino Bianco 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still aromatic |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Malvasia bianca |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Orto di Venezia |
| Story | History and Curiosities ORTO by the Thoulouze family is the only wine produced in the Venetian lagoon, created on the island of Sant’Erasmo to revive the legendary "gentleman’s wine" loved by the Doges and Casanova. Grown on original rootstock without ploughing or herbicides, the ancient varieties dominated by Malvasia Istriana flourish thanks to an ingenious and ancient drainage system. Overseen by renowned agronomists and oenologists, this white wine offers exceptional mineral purity, faithfully expressing the briny air and authentic soul of a truly unique territory. |
| Origin | Sant'Erasmo Island, Venice lagoon (Veneto, Italy) |
| Production technique | Traditional methods |
| Wine making | Produced using traditional methods; not aged in barriques (absence of marked oak influence). |
| Aging | Not aged in barrique (no marked influence of wood). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |