Umbria Flashcards
True/False: Umbria lies along the Adriatic coast.
False.
Umbria is a landlocked region.
Where is Umbria located in relation to Tuscany?
East
What mountain range lies adjacent to Umbria?
The Apennines
What is the leading white wine denomination of Umbria?
Orvieto DOC
Orvieto DOC also lies within what other region?
Lazio
Name the two dominant varietals of Orvieto DOC.
Grechetto
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano Toscano also goes by what other name in Orvieto DOC?
Procanico
True/False: The wines of Orvieto DOC are dry.
False
Late harvest, and botrytis-affected wines are permitted
Red wines from the Orvieto zone are released under what DOC?
Lago di Corbara
What 4 red grapes may be released as varietal wines under the Lago di Corbara DOc?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Nero
Merlot
Sangiovese
What 4 white grapes may be released as varietal wines under the Lago di Corbara DOC?
Grechetto
Vermentino
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
What is tuffeau?
Chalky, fine grained limestone
Historically, what style of wine was produced in Montefalco?
Passito wines
What is the minimum period of aging for Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines?
37 months
Sagrantino di Montefalco secco wine must be aged for what period in barrel?
12 months