Umbria Flashcards

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What is Orvieto DOC

A

White wine region made from Trebbiano Toscano and Grechetto

Can be made secco, abboccato, amabile, dolce, Vendemmia Tardiva, Muffa Nobile

Shared between Umbria and Lazio

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What are the 2 DOCGs of Umbria?

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Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG

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3
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Styles allowed in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG?

A

Rosso (secco and passito)

100% Sagrantino

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Aging requirements for Sagrantino di Montefalco

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37 months from Dec 1st the year of harvest

secco must spend 1 year in wood

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Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG

Modern vs Traditional producer

A

Modern

Marco Caprai

Traditional

Paolo Bea

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What is Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?

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DOCG in Umbria

Sangiovese

Aged min. 3 years

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Who is the largest priducer of Torgiano?

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Lungarotti family

Instramental in elevating Torgiano Rosso Riserva to DOCG in 1990

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