Central Italy - Umbria
3 important questions on Central Italy - Umbria
What are the grape varieties of landlocked Umbria, with its continental climate? What are the characteristics?
- Grechetto di Orvieto for white; thick-skinned, intens lemon and white flower, high acidity.
- Sangiovese for red
- Sagrantino for red; very tannic, needs sunshine and heat, pronounced blackberry and red plum; high acidity, high tannins.
Where is DOC Orvieto based and what is known about the legalisation?
- On western edge of Umbria
- White wines
- Minimum 60% Grechetto or/and Trebbiano Toscano.
- Dry, off dry and sweet (vendemmia tar dive/muffa mobile)
- Classico and Superiore
- Fermented and aged in stainless steel
Where is DOC Rosso/DOCG Sagrantino di Montefalco based and what is known about the legalisation?
- Rosso: Sangiovese is the main variety with Sagrantino 10-15% Minimum ageing 18 months.
- DOCG Sagrantino di Montefalco: 100% Sagrantino - 33 months ageing, 1 year oak
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