Umbria Flashcards
What is Orvieto DOC
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
What are the 2 DOCGs of Umbria?
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Styles allowed in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG?
Rosso (secco and passito)
100% Sagrantino
Aging requirements for Sagrantino di Montefalco
37 months from Dec 1st the year of harvest
secco must spend 1 year in wood
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
Modern vs Traditional producer
Modern
Marco Caprai
Traditional
Paolo Bea
What is Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG?
DOCG in Umbria
Sangiovese
Aged min. 3 years
Who is the largest priducer of Torgiano?
Lungarotti family
Instramental in elevating Torgiano Rosso Riserva to DOCG in 1990