Who makes it
Maison Orcia is a Rhône Valley négociant, a merchant house that sources wines from partner winemakers instead of owning vineyards. Its range covers IGP Viognier, Côtes du Rhône, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf du Pape. The labels keep the appellation and grape category visible.
Nature deserves attention and respect in the company's philosophy. Maison Orcia brings together wines made with partner winemakers across the Rhône Valley.
Where it grows
Light sand and granite stand behind IGP Viognier BIO, while alluvial terraces are named for Vacqueyras. These ground types sit behind different label categories, from an IGP white to red Rhône appellations.
The Côtes du Rhône Rouge BIO has its own site description, south facing clay limestone on a bed of rolled pebbles. The geography reaches the label through both the appellation name and the ground beneath the vines.
What they make
The range begins with IGP Viognier BIO, the white entry, made from Viognier. The red categories are Côtes du Rhône Rouge BIO, Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf du Pape.
Vacqueyras combines Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah and is listed at 14.5% alcohol. The wines fit together as one IGP white and a set of red Rhône appellation bottlings.