After an initial and partial recognition of the value of the wines of this territory – established by the introduction of the Orcia Typical Geographical Indication (Ministerial Decree of 22.11.1995) – at the beginning of 2000 the important assignment of the Orcia Designation of Controlled Origin (Ministerial Decree of 14.02.2000) has been achieved, for the further enrichment of the oenological potential of the province of Siena. And the commitment, the initiative and tenacity of some producers pioneers has led to the creation also of the Orcia Wine Consortium.
As a free association of producers, the Consortium has the goal of protecting and promoting the image of this wine and to spread the knowledge about it in Italy and around the world, encouraging participation in the most qualified national and international events of groups of producers, but also coagulating small and large companies in view of a common strategy for the success of quality wines with Orcia Designation of Origin, working also closely in territorial synergy with the Orcia Wine Route and with the Artistic, Natural and Cultural Park of the Val d’Orcia.
