Umbria IGT is a wine region in Italy.
The signature grape is Sangiovese, backed by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, plus one more.
The climate is varied, running continental and mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal and valley floor.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, fruity and floral notes, light and aromatic and vibrant and bubbly, plus one more.
Labels here fall under the IGT.
Names to look for on a shelf: Arnaldo-Caprai, Famiglia Cotarella, Lungarotti and Marchesi Antinori.
At the table these bottles work with pasta with tomato-based sauces, grilled meats, roasted vegetables and fresh seafood.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
White: Crisp and refreshing, Fruity and floral notes.
Rosé: Light and aromatic.
Sparkling: Vibrant and bubbly, Bright fruit character.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- IGT
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Arnaldo-Caprai Belcompare Merlot Umbria IGT, Italy
- Bigi Vipra Rossa Umbria IGT, Italy
- Cesarini Sartori Signae Rossobastardo Umbria IGT, Italy
- Famiglia Cotarella Falesco 'Marciliano' Rosso Umbria IGT, Italy
- Famiglia Cotarella Falesco Vitiano Rosso Umbria IGT, Italy
- Lamborghini 'Campoleone' Umbria IGT, Italy
- Leonardo Bussoletti 'Asla' Ciliegiolo di Narni Umbria IGT, Italy
- Leonardo Bussoletti 'Brecciaro' Ciliegiolo di Narni IGT, Umbria, Italy
At the table.
- Pasta with tomato-based sauces
- Grilled meats
- Roasted vegetables
- Fresh seafood
- Cheese platters
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Umbria IGT: common questions
01.What grapes is Umbria IGT known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Umbria IGT make?+
03.Where is Umbria IGT?+
04.What food goes with Umbria IGT wine?+
05.How long does Umbria IGT wine age?+
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