Italy - Umbria Flashcards
Describe the climate of Umbria
Lies in the shadows of the Apennies it’s climate is moderated by winds funneling from the Tyrrhenian Sea
What are the main grapes of the Orvietto DOC?
minimum 60% Trebbiano and Grechetto
Which region is the Orvietto DOC located in?
Umbria
Which region is the Lago di Corbara DOC located in?
Umbria
What are the main grapes of the Lago di Corbara DOC?
White: Grechetto and Sauvignon Blanc
Red: Cab Sauv Pinot Nero, Merlot, Sangiovese
Name the DOCGs of Umbria
Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
What region is Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG in?
Umbria
What region is Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG in?
Umbria
What is the minimum amount of Sagrantino required in the Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG?
100% Sagrentino
What are the main grapes of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?
Min 70% Sangiovese
Name 2 producers of wines from the Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG
Marco.Caprai
Paolo Bea
What are the ageing requirements for the dry wines of Sagrentino de Montefalco DOCG?
aged for a minimum 37 months, including 12 months in wood
What are the ageing requirements for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?
minimum three years of aging prior to release—including six months in bottle.