When you think of Umbria you can't help but think of its hills and its enormous expanses of vineyards and olive trees, interrupted by villages rich in history and culture. And it is precisely thanks to this enormous wealth at its disposal that the Umbrian region is among the regions in Italy richest in fine white and red wines, which contribute to significantly enriching its food and wine heritage. With this article we will analyze more specifically which are the Umbrian wines that cannot be unless you taste it.
Sagrantino di Montefalco:
Montefalco Sagrantino Docg takes its name from the vine of the same name from which it is produced, and is perhaps the most famous wine in Umbria. Its production area includes the entire territory of the municipalities of Montefalco, Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano dell'Umbria. Sagrantino is considered indigenous, although there are many hypotheses regarding its origin.
Color and Taste:
Sagrantino has a very dark, almost black colour, a strong note of star anise appears on the nose, very tannic on the palate and the flavor is warm and broad, with excellent persistence in the mouth.
Grechetto di Montefalco:
Grechetto di Montefalco is a white wine made from at least 50% Grechetto grapes and 20-35% from Trebbiano Toscano grapes and for a maximum of 15% grapes from other vines can contribute.
Color and Taste
Grechetto has a straw yellow color with barely perceptible green reflections, in the mouth it is dry and acidic with an interesting acidity.
Torgiano Rosso Riserva Docg:
The production area is the entire territory of the municipality of Torgiano, with the exclusion of the alluvial lands along the course of the Tiber and Chiascio rivers.
The mild climate and the clayey soil from which the vines grow make Torgiano Rosso Riserva Docg a rich and complex wine.
Color and Taste:
At sight, Torgiano Riserva has a brilliant ruby color with orange-garnet reflections. In the mouth you can immediately feel its strong structure and the aromas consistent with the olfactory impressions.
Conclusion:
These are just some of the Umbrian wines that deserve to be known and appreciated for their goodness. The ideal would be to plan to spend a few days in total relaxation at the Relais Santa Maria degli Ancillotti to begin enjoying the great food and wine wealth made available to us by this magnificent lan