Here, you’ll find some of the most amazing, delightfully undervalued Italian wines – from the crisp, dry white wines of Grechetto to the deep colored, antioxidant-rich reds of Sagrantino. This map shows the 13 encompassing wine regions of Umbria.

May 23, 2024 · Umbria, like Marche and Lazio, is best known for its white wine production. Despite changes in style over time, the Orvieto DOC (based on the Trebbiano grape variety) remains the region's largest appellation. It accounts for over ten percent of the overall Umbrian wine production.

Nov 30, 2023 · Our guide about wines of Umbria lists numerous specific wines from this celebrated Italian region, detailing their unique flavors and characteristics.

Mar 17, 2024 · Umbria is a wine lover’s paradise as they produce white, orange, rosè and red wine! Just over half the total wine production in Umbria is red and rosè wines, but they do also produce delicious, mineral whites.

Oct 2, 2023 · Many of the wine estates in Umbria welcome visitors and offer a range of grapes and styles, from native varieties tied to the centurieslong history of the region to international favorites in tasty blends. There are four main growing …

The principal wines produced in Umbria are: Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG from the area surrounding Montefalco. This tannic, full-bodied red made from the Sagrantino grape is aged a minimum of 30 months (the final 12 in wood barrels), has spice, berry, and earth flavors, and is best paired with roasts, lamb, game, and aged cheeses.

Apr 29, 2024 · Right in the centre of the country, just southeast of Tuscany and north of Rome, Umbria epitomises the best of Italy, its green hills a patchwork of olive trees, vines, fields and woodlands peppered with picturesque stone villages and an alluring array of cities of art.

Jun 30, 2015 · Umbria has around a dozen wine zones (DOC, DOCG & IGT) and while great wine can be found in all of them, there are a select few that really make large enough amounts to be available on the...

Aug 2, 2022 · Umbria is an undercover destination among Italy's wine regions, but the flavors of its traditional wines deserve recognition. Discover the best of this area.