Umbria

Umbria is an administrative region and major wine-producing region in central Italy. While not strictly a Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC, or controlled designation of origin) wine region, Umbria is home to 11 DOC sub-regions and two world-renowned Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG, or guaranteed controlled designation of origin) red wines. There is, however, an overall Indicazione geografica tipica (IGT, or typical geographical indication) for the Umbria region, with five further sub-regional IGTs. Umbria is a white wine region by volume, with Orvieto DOC (derived from the Trebbiano grape) accounting for the majority of production, and an emerging and well-regarded Umbrian style of Chardonnay which is blended with Grechetto. The region is also a great source of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Sangiovese, while the two DOCG red wines champion Sagrantino and a Sangiovese blend.

• Key Varieties: Mainly Orvieto (derived from the Trebbiano grape) and Sangiovese, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grechetto, Merlot, Montepulciano, Pinot Gris, Sagrantino, and more.
• Climate: Mediterranean.
• Soil: Varies across the region; the two DOCGs are situated in river and lake deposits.