Italy - Umbria Flashcards

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Describe the climate of Umbria

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

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What are the main grapes of the Orvietto DOC?

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minimum 60% Trebbiano and Grechetto

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Which region is the Orvietto DOC located in?

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Umbria

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Which region is the Lago di Corbara DOC located in?

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Umbria

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

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

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Name the DOCGs of Umbria

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Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

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What region is Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG in?

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Umbria

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What region is Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG in?

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Umbria

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

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100% Sagrentino

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What are the main grapes of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

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Min 70% Sangiovese

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Name 2 producers of wines from the Sagrantino de Montefalco DOCG

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Marco.Caprai

Paolo Bea

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

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

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What are the ageing requirements for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

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

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