Wines made from Garganega grapes of Umbria
Discover the best wines made with Garganega as a single variety or as a blend of Umbria.
More informations about the variety Garganega
Structured, aromatic whites with a round palate and fresh acidity, with aromas of fresh almond, white flowers, yellow apple, pear, citrus and volcanic mineral notes. Typical bitter almond finish. Made as noble dry whites (Soave Classico DOC, Soave Superiore DOCG) and sumptuous passito dessert wines (Recioto di Soave DOCG). Also in Gambellara DOC. Native Venetian variety from the volcanic hills south-east of Verona.
More informations about the 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.
What are the typical flavors of the Garganega grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Garganega
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Garganega
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Garganega
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Garganega
- FloralPresent in 1% of Garganega
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Garganega