The wine region of Lago di Corbara is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Barberani or the Domaine Castello di Corbara produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lago di Corbara are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lago di Corbara often reveals types of flavors of oak, non oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or spices.
In the mouth of Lago di Corbara is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Lago di Corbara, producing 11 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lago di Corbara go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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