Umbria Flashcards

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Who are the two most iconic producers of Montefalco Sagrantino?

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Marco Caprai (Modernist)

Paolo Bea (Traditionalist)

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What is a synonym for Grechetto?

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Pignoletto, only allowed in Pignoletto DOC/DOCGs of Emilia Romagna

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Who is effectively the only producer of Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

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Lungarotti

only 3ha planted

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What are the DOCGs of Umbria?

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Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

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What is the soil type in Lago di Corbrara DOC?

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Tuffeau

pretty unique for Central Italy and produces solid reds among other styles

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What styles are made in Orvieto DOC?

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Orvieto

Orvieto Classico

Wines may be produced as: Secco, Abboccato, Amabile, Dolce, Superiore, Vendemmia Tardiva, Muffa Nobile

Vendemmia Tardiva may only be produced from Orvieto and Orvieto Classico which qualify for the classification of Superiore

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What are the permitted varieties in Orvieto DOC?

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Min 60% Trebbiano Toscano (Procanico) and Grechetto

Max 40% OAWG

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What are the permitted elevations for Orvieto DOC?

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Minimum 100 m (330 ft); maximum 500 m (1,640 ft)

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What styles are produced in Montefalco DOC?

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WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh): Min 50% Trebbiano Spoletino + OANWG
Grechetto (Wh): Min 85% Grechetto + OANWG

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): 60–80% Sangiovese; 10–25% Sagrantino; + OANRG
Riserva (Rosso)

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What is the minimum aging for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?

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Secco: Min 37 mos from Dec 1 of the harvest year, including at least 12 mos in wood and 4 mos in bottle

Passito: Min 37 months from Dec 1 of the harvest year, including at least 4 mos in bottle

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What styles are made in Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG?

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Montefalco Sagrantino Secco

Montefalco Sagrantino Passito

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What styles are made in Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

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Riserva (Rd): Min 70% Sangiovese + OANRG

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What is the minimum aging for Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

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Minimum 3 years, including 6 months in bottle

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Name some DOCs of Umbria:

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Montefalco DOC
Orvieto DOC
Lago di Corbara DOC
Torgiano DOC

Amelia DOC
Assisi DOC
Colli Altotiberini DOC
Colli del Trasimeno / Trasimeno DOC
Colli Martani DOC
Colli Perugini DOC
Rosso Orvietano / Orvietano Rosso DOC
Spoleto DOC
Todi DOC
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