Top 100 red wines of Umbria
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Umbria as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Umbria and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Umbria
"Green heart" of Italy, cradle of Sagrantino: exceptional tannic red in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, dense and concentrated with notes of blackberry, candied plum, liquorice, spice and leather, powerful tannins and long ageing. Suppler Sangiovese in blends, Cabernet and Merlot in Torgiano DOCG. Orvieto whites based on Grechetto and Trebbiano, full and almondy, from dry to sweet Muffato. ~13,000 ha between Tuscany and Lazio.
Discover the grape variety: Canaiolo Nero
Supple, fruity reds with a clear to intense ruby robe, smooth tannins and a charming palate, with signature aromas of plum, cherry, violet (hallmark), red fruits, soft spices and herbal notes. Brings roundness and fruit to historic Chianti alongside Sangiovese. Renewed interest as a single variety producing more delicate, accessible Tuscan reds. Indigenous Italian variety from Tuscany, known since Etruscan times.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Umbria
red wines from the region of Umbria go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, rigatoni with courgettes and tomatoes or roast pork with prunes.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Umbria
On the nose in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, leather or pepper. In the mouth in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
