Umbria Flashcards
CMS Theory
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What is unique about Umbria compared to other Italian regions?
It is one of Italy’s few landlocked regions
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What moderates the climate in Umbria?
Maritime winds funneling from the Tyrrhenian Sea
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Which wine from Umbria was used by Enrico Fermi to toast the first successful nuclear reaction of the Manhattan Project?
Orvieto
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What is the main white wine produced in Umbria?
Orvieto DOC
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What grapes are primarily used in Orvieto DOC wines?
At least 60% Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano (Procanico)
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What issues affect the quality of Orvieto DOC wines?
Overproduction and overexpansion of the DOC zone
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Where are the best Orvieto DOC wines produced?
In the classico zone surrounding the medieval city of Orvieto
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What styles of Orvieto DOC wines are available?
Generally dry, but they can also be sweet, and even botrytised
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What red wines are produced in the Lago di Corbara DOC within the Orvieto territory?
Solid red wines on the tuffeau soils
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What are the most celebrated red wines of Umbria?
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG and Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
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What grape is used in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG?
100% Sagrantino
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How long are Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines aged?
A minimum of 37 months, including 12 months in wood for dry wines
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What are the two styles of Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines?
Secco (dry) and passito (sweet)
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Which producers demonstrate the high quality of Sagrantino di Montefalco wines?
Marco Caprai (modern) and Paolo Bea (traditional)
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What is the blend for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?
70% - 100% Sangiovese