Umbria

Question 1

How is Umbria defined as? (italian)

Answer 1

Il cuore verde d‘Italia - The green heart of Italy

Question 2

Which producer opened a new era in the 1960 with the release of his iconic wine?

Answer 2

Lungarotti

Question 3

What is the name of Antinoris famous estate in Umbria?

Answer 3

Castello della Sala

Question 4

What’s the name of the important consultant enologist in Umbria?

Answer 4

Riccardo Cotarella

Question 5

Why and where had the Umbri to withdraw to?

Answer 5

To the eastern bank of the Tevere (Tiber) River

Because the Etruscans forced them to.

Question 6

How were the Umbrian wines transported to Rome?

Answer 6

Via the Tevere River

Question 7

When did the entire Umbrian region became prt of the Papal States?

Answer 7

Mid-16th century

Question 8

Which wines were higly prized and favored by the popes in the Middle Ages?

Answer 8

Orvieto‘s white wines

Question 9

How much percentage are hills, mountains and flat plains in Umbria?

Answer 9

71% Hills
29% Mountains
0% Flat Plains

Question 10

Which mountain ranges run through Umbria?

Answer 10

Central Apennines (east)
Sub-Apennines (west)
Monti Martani (center)

Question 11

What is the name of Umbrias main valley?

Answer 11

Val Tiberina (Tiber Valley)