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Umbria

What is unique about Umbria compared to other Italian regions?

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It is one of Italy’s few landlocked regions

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What moderates the climate in Umbria?

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Maritime winds funneling from the Tyrrhenian Sea

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Umbria

Which wine from Umbria was used by Enrico Fermi to toast the first successful nuclear reaction of the Manhattan Project?

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Orvieto

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What is the main white wine produced in Umbria?

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Orvieto DOC

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What grapes are primarily used in Orvieto DOC wines?

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At least 60% Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano (Procanico)

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What issues affect the quality of Orvieto DOC wines?

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Overproduction and overexpansion of the DOC zone

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Where are the best Orvieto DOC wines produced?

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In the classico zone surrounding the medieval city of Orvieto

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What styles of Orvieto DOC wines are available?

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Generally dry, but they can also be sweet, and even botrytised

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Umbria

What red wines are produced in the Lago di Corbara DOC within the Orvieto territory?

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Solid red wines on the tuffeau soils

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Umbria

What are the most celebrated red wines of Umbria?

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Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG and Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

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What grape is used in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG?

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100% Sagrantino

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How long are Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines aged?

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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?

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Secco (dry) and passito (sweet)

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Which producers demonstrate the high quality of Sagrantino di Montefalco wines?

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Marco Caprai (modern) and Paolo Bea (traditional)

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What is the blend for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

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70% - 100% Sangiovese

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What are the aging requirements for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

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A minimum of three years, including six months in bottle

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Umbria

What distinguishes standard Torgiano bottlings from Torgiano Rosso Riserva?

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Standard Torgiano bottlings are DOC, while Torgiano Rosso Riserva is DOCG

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Umbria

Which family was instrumental in the elevation of Torgiano Rosso Riserva to DOCG in 1990?

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The Lungarotti family

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