Top 100 wines of Umbria - Page 3
Discover the top 100 best wines of Umbria as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Umbria and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Umbria
Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.
Umbria, like Marche and Lazio, is best known for its white wine production. Despite changes in style over time, Orvieto DOC (based on the Trebbiano Grape) remains the region's most important appellation. It accounts for more than ten percent of Umbria's total wine production. Orvieto's styles can range from Dry (Secco) to semi-Sweet (Amabile) and sweet wines.
Discover the grape variety: Verdelho
The white Verdelho is a grape variety that originated in Portugal. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of medium size. The white Verdelho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, South West.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Umbria
wines from the region of Umbria go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of salmon cannelloni, quiche lorraine or seed crackers.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Umbria
On the nose in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, chocolate or cheese and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, prune or tomatoes. In the mouth in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a nice freshness.
