Italy - Umbria

Question 1

Describe the climate of Umbria

Answer 1

Lies in the shadows of the Apennies it’s climate is moderated by winds funneling from the Tyrrhenian Sea

Question 2

What are the main grapes of the Orvietto DOC?

Answer 2

minimum 60% Trebbiano and Grechetto

Question 3

Which region is the Orvietto DOC located in?

Answer 3

Umbria

Question 4

Which region is the Lago di Corbara DOC located in?

Answer 4

Umbria

Question 5

What are the main grapes of the Lago di Corbara DOC?

Answer 5

White: Grechetto and Sauvignon Blanc
Red: Cab Sauv Pinot Nero, Merlot, Sangiovese

Question 6

Name the DOCGs of Umbria

Answer 6

Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

Question 7

What region is Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG in?

Answer 7

Umbria

Question 8

What region is Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG in?

Answer 8

Umbria

Question 9

What is the minimum amount of Sagrantino required in the Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG?

Answer 9

100% Sagrentino

Question 10

What are the main grapes of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

Answer 10

Min 70% Sangiovese

Question 11

Name 2 producers of wines from the Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG

Answer 11

Marco.Caprai

Paolo Bea

Question 12

What are the ageing requirements for the dry wines of Sagrentino de Montefalco DOCG?

Answer 12

aged for a minimum 37 months, including 12 months in wood

Question 13

What are the ageing requirements for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

Answer 13

minimum three years of aging prior to release—including six months in bottle.