Italy, Central and Southern Italy Flashcards
How many DOCG in Umbria?
2,
Montefalco Sagrantino
Torgiano Rosso Riserva
Where is Umbria?
It’s a landlocked in the central part of Italy with Tuscany in the NW,
Marche East,
Lazio SW
What is the DOCG Montefalco Sagrantino based on?
100% Sagrantino
What are the styles for DOCG Montefalco Sagrantino?
Secco (Vigna)
Passito
What historically was the historic style of Montefalco Sagrantino?
Historically was just the Passito. Secco is a recent development
What’s the min alcohol required for Montefalco Sagrantino Secco? And what’s the aging?
13%
13.5% if Vigna
From 1/12 37 m (12w + 4mB)
What’s the min alcohol required for Montefalco Sagrantino Passito? And what’s the aging?
and sweetness level?
(18%) 14.5% Effective
Min and max RS 80-180 g rs/L
37m (4b)
Name 2 iconic producers for Montefalco Sagrantino
Paolo Bea, Marco Caprai
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG: What’ s the cepage?
Aging
min 70% Sangiovese
1/11 3 yrs (6b)
Iconic Producer of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?
Lungarotti family
Orvieto DOC:
which other region shares the DOC?
What’s the main grape and styles?
Shared w Lazio
dry, to sweet, all sort
min 60% Trebbiano Toscano and Grechetto + max 40% other whites
What’s the subregion of Orvieto DOC?
Classico
Where is the Lago di Corbara DOC?
It’s in Umbria
Renewn for reds
White, Varietals, LH, Passito allowed too
Rosso/Rosso Riserva:
minimum 70%, combined or separately, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese
maximum 30% other black grapes suitable for cultivation in Umbria
Varietal wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero, Merlot, Sangiovese
Where is Molise?
Between Puglia and Abruzzo
Any DOCG in Molise?
No, 4 DOC
