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Some great authors such as Pliny the Elder and Marziale liked the qualities of Umbrian wines.
In 1960 Umbria was the protagonist of a relaunch, which in 1968 led to the awarding of the first Umbrian DOC (Torgiano DOC). Later in 1990 the DOCG (Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG). As time passed, Umbria continued to grow with many producers until it produced better quality.
In Umbria there are thirteen DOCs present.
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Umbria is not only known for its wine. It is one of the most evocative and fascinating regions of Italy, appreciated for its historical, cultural and artistic richness as well as for its enchanting landscapes in which olive trees and vines dominate unchallenged.
Olive oil and wine are the two fundamental pillars of the region’s food and wine culture.
The climate of the region has not very cold winters and hot, dry summers, strong temperature variations, well-distributed rainfall and infrequent frosts, which make it particularly suitable for viticulture.
Umbria is the only region of peninsular Italy not to be washed by the sea. The territory is predominantly hilly, particularly suited to the cultivation of vines and olive trees.
The hilly scenery is in fact a constant feature throughout the region, in a continuous rise and fall of hills and slopes, the grey-green colors of the olive trees and vineyards interspersed with places rich in art, history and tradition.
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Montefalco DOC is made up of both white and red wines obtained from the Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscano, Sangiovese, Sagrantino vines as well as other specific vines grown in Umbria.
The Collis Altotiberini DOC wines are produced with the Trebbiano Toscano, Grechetto, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and others present in Umbria. In the types White, also sparkling and superior, Red, also new and reserve, Grechetto, Rosato, Trebbiano. Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, also in the reserve type.
The Colli del Trasimeno or Trasimeno DOC. Denomination gives wines produced from the Grechetto, Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon, Gamay, Trebbiano toscano, Ciliegiolo and other vines grown in Umbria. In the types White, also sparkling and Vin santo, Selected White, Red, also sparkling and new, Selected Red, Reserve Red, rosé. Then white and rosé classic method sparkling wine, Grechetto, Cabernet sauvignon and Gamay, the last three also in the reserve type.
The Collic Martani DOC wines are produced with the Grechetto, Sangiovese, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Italic Riesling, Vernaccia nera, Trebbiano toscano, Pinot noir and other grape varieties grown in Umbria. In the types Red, White, Trebbiano, Grechetto, Grechetto di Todi, Sangiovese also reserve, Cabernet sauvignon also reserve, Merlot also reserve, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, sparkling wine. Finally Vernaccia Nera or Vernaccia
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The Spoleto DOC is dedicated to the white wine produced with the Trebbiano Spoletino grape, together with other white grape varieties specific to Umbria. In the pure Trebbiano Spoletino typologies, including passito, superior and sparkling wines.Wine tasting best WINERY
The last DOC we mention in Umbria is the Colli Perugini DOC, shared with the province of Terni. Its wines are produced with the Trebbiano Toscano, Chardonnay, Pinot bianco, Pinot nero, Pinot grigio, Sangiovese and other vines grown in Umbria, in the Bianco, Rosso, novello, sparkling and Vin santo type
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