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Umbria Flashcards

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How long would extraction periods typically last for Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines?

A

2 to 3 weeks

Need to avoid extracting any harsh tannins

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What are the best sites for Sagrantino in Umbria and why?

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Hillsides at 220 - 470m

Good drainage and sunlight interception

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Sweet wines can be made in Orvieto - what labelling term would be used for late harvest wines?

A

Vendemmia Tardiva

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What grapes, and in which proportions, are permitted in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines?

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100% Sagrantino

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5
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Name the grape from the following characteristics:

White grape
Low to medium intensity
Lemon and white flower
High acidity
Medium bodied
Thin skins
Good disease resistance
Grown in Umbria
A

Grechetto

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What is the maximum yield for Orvieto Superiore DOC?

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56hl/ha

Wines are more concentrated

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7
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Where is Orvieto DOC?

A

Mainly on the edge of western Umbria with a small extension into Lazio.

The Classico zone is around the town of the same name

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What are the main grapes and minimum proportions permitted for Orvieto DOC wines?

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Minimum 60% Trebbiano Toscano and / or Grechettoetto

Better wines with more intensity include a higher proportion of Grech

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How is the Montefalco Consortium reducing treatments and chemical use in the vineyard?

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They have created a network of weather stations, collected and processed the data so that growers can be informed of disease risks.

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What is the average rainfall in Umbria? When does most rain fall?

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800mm

Rain falls mostly in autumn and winter, supplying water through the growing season and lessening risk of fungal diseases
In autumn, the rain can present a risk at harvest

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Give the key characteristics of Grechetto

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White grape
Low to medium intensity
Lemon and white flower
High acidity
Medium bodied
Thin skins
Good disease resistance
Grown in Umbria
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12
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Where is Umbria? Briefly describe the topography

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In central Italy - it is landlocked region with a hilly landscape

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13
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Give the key characteristics of Sagrantino

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Black grape
Medium (+) to pronounced intensity
Blackberry, red plum
High acidity
High tannin
Full body
Deep colour
Needs heat and sunshine
Moderately productive
Grown in Umbria
Requires ageing before it is ready to drink
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14
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What is the maximum yield for Orvieto DOC?

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77hl/ha

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At what altitude must fruit for Orvieto DOC be grown?

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100 to 500m above sea level

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Name the grape from the following characteristics:

Black grape
Medium (+) to pronounced intensity
Blackberry, red plum
High acidity
High tannin
Full body
Deep colour
Needs heat and sunshine
Moderately productive
Grown in Umbria
Requires ageing before it is ready to drink
A

Sagrantino

17
Q

What pests and fungi threaten Sagrantino vines?

A

Spiders
Vine moths
Downy mildew
Powdery mildew

18
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What price point and quality would you expect for a typical Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wine?

A

Very good to outstanding

Mid to premium priced

19
Q

What is the minimum ageing requirement for Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG?

A

33 months

1 year must be in wood

20
Q

What are the main export markets for Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines?

A

USA
Germany
Canada

21
Q

What is the minimum ageing requirement for Rosso di Montefalco DOC?

A

18 months

22
Q

Can single vineyards be names on the label of Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines?

A

Yes

23
Q

What is the maximum yield for Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wine?

A

52 hl/ha

24
Q

Sweet wines can be made in Orvieto - what labelling term would be used for botrytised wines?

A

Muffa Nobile

25
Q

What grapes, and in which proportions, are permitted in Rosso di Montefalco DOC wines?

A

60 - 70% Sangiovese
10 - 15% Sagrantino
Remainder from other permitted varieties

26
Q

What is the maximum yield for Rosso di Montefalco DOC?

A

77hl/ha

27
Q

What problems can hot summers in Umbria cause?

A

Heat stress

28
Q

Give a typical tasting note for Orvieto DOC. Include price and quality. Include grape varieties

A 
Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscano
Medium (-) intensity
Lemon, apple 
Medium alcohol
Medium (+) acidity
Light body
Acceptable to good
Inexpensive to mid priced
29
Q

How much Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wine is exported?

A

60%

30
Q

Describe the climate in Umbria

A

Warm and mildly continental

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