Umbria

Question 1

What are the characteristics of Umbria

Answer 1

• Very center of Italy
• Land locked region (no ocean influences)
• Sub-Mediterranean climate, cool winters (not too cold), dry warm summers

Question 2

What are the DOCG’s of Umbria

Answer 2

• Montefalco Sagrantino

- Torgiano Rosso Riserva

Question 3

What are the important varietals of Umbria

Answer 3

• Trebbiano
• Sagrantino
• Sangiovese

Question 4

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

Answer 4

• 100% Sagrantino
• 33 months aging, 12 of which in oak
• made in a dry (secco) and passito style
• dry style must have 13% ABV
• Passito style must be 14.5% ABV

Question 5

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

Answer 5

• 70% minimum Sangiovese
• 12.5% minimum ABV
• must be aged 36 months, 6 months in bottle

Question 6

Orvieto DOC

Answer 6

• Blend of 4-5 varietals
• Trebbiano and Grechetto make up 60% of blend
• other 40% is Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals
• Made in many styles