Appellations of Umbria

Tiny Umbrian DOC producing white, rosé, red, and sweet wines.

Both red and white wines can be produced in Assisi, notably from varietals such as Grechetto di Todi, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese.

Sometimes referred to as simply Trasimeno DOC, the area produces a range of different wine styles from both local and international varieties.

The wines are Colli Martani are grown and produced just south of the Umbrian town of Perugia. White wine blends rely on Trebbiano Toscano while reds require a minimum of 50% Sangiovese. Some producers use one of the two official subzones of Todi a...

Colli Perugini is a DOC wine found in the hills close to to the Umbrian town of Perugia. A broad range of grape varieties are permitted here but Grechetto di Orvieto, Trebbiano Toscano and Sangiovese dominate. International varieties are also well...

Lago di Corbara is a small DOC wine from Umbria, located very close to historical Orvieto producing both red and white wines as well as sparkling and sweet straw wines.

Montefalco DOC is a red and white wine appellation in the heart of Umbria in central Italy. Once considered the baby brother to Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG, its red wine blends produced primarily from Sangiovese are now highly credible in their own...

Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG is a full bodied red wine produced entirely from the Sagrantino grape that originates from the town of Montefalco in Umbria. Sagrantino has achieved cult status amongst lovers of Italian wines over recent decades, for...

The little known Umbrian IGP of Narni is best known for the pioneering work of Leonardo Bussoletti who has lead the revival of interest around the Ciliegiolo grape.

Orvietano Rosso is a relatively new DOC created to facilitate red winemaking in an essentially white grape growing territory. The wines of Orvieto are famous across Italy and beyond, but some producers are keen to add a red to their portfolio, and...

Orvieto is arguably the most famous wine in Umbria. Known predominantly as an inexpensive white wine from the Grechetto di Orvieto.

Spoleto is a small winemaking territory in Umbria in central Italy known predominantly for its white wines. The Trebbiano Spoletino grape is the historical variety of the area and over the last decade or so it has started to create a lot of hype. ...

Todi is home to the rather interesting Grechetto di Todi grape variety, known in other areas as Pignoletto. It produces crisp white wines with distinctive citrus aromas. It is often considered to be a better grape variety than Grechetto di Orvieto...

One of Italy's most historic wines. Torgiano Rosso Riserva must be a minimum of 70% Sangiovese and is best known via the Lungarotti family and their Rubesco wine.

The IGP appellation of Umbria covers winemaking throughout the region, allowing producers greater flexibility in terms of the grape varieties they use and the wine styles they choose than the more traditional DOC appellations provide. Consequently...