Top 100 red wines of Umbria - Page 2
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: Grechetto
Structured and aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, broad palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of almond (hallmark), yellow fruit (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia) and mineral notes. Fine potential in both dry and sweet passito styles. Star of Orvieto DOC and the aromatic signature of Umbria, also present in Torgiano and Todi (Grechetto di Todi). An indigenous Italian white variety from Umbria.
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 strogonoff, chinese bowl or sauté of veal with mushrooms.
