The Umbria region is located in the heart of Italy. The capital is Perugia. Viticulture existed in Umbria on both sides of the Tiber even before the Romans at the time of the Etruscans and Umbrians. Archaeological finds and cellars that are over 3000 years old and carved into the volcanic rocks are historical evidence of this. Wine was grown here again from the 1950s. The area of the neighboring region of Tuscany to the west is very similar both in terms of its landscape and climate and soil conditions. The cold months are rainy, the summers are sunny and wind-cooled. Many vineyards have clay and sand soils rich in limestone. The red grape varieties Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo and Montepulciano as well as the white Grechetto, Trebbiano and Verdello dominate. The famous Orvieto, which has been in production for centuries, accounts for almost half of the DOC production.
The 2 DOCG wines in Umbria
Montefalco Sagrantino, Torgiano Rosso Riserva.
The 13 DOC wines in Umbria
Amelia, Assisi, Colli Altotiberini, Colli del Trasimeno, Colli Martani, Colli Perugini, Lago di Corbara, Montefalco, Orvieto (Orvieto Classico), Rosso Orvietano, Spoleto, Todi, Torgiano. (As of 2018)
The 6 IGT wines in Umbria
Allerona, Bettona, Cannara, Narni, Spello, Umbria. (As of 2018)