
Discovering the wineries in Umbria means venturing into a landlocked green heartland of hilltop towns and ancient vineyards, where Sagrantino, Grechetto, Trebbiano Spoletino and Sangiovese is at home and the the powerful Montefalco Sagrantino, Orvieto Classico whites and Torgiano Rosso Riserva can be tasted at source. For anyone looking for wine tastings near you or a deeper dive into the region, Umbria has something at every level.
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The best time to explore wineries in Umbria is either spring or autumn when the entire region is swathed with wildflowers and sunflowers (in May) or painted with the shades of autumn in September and October, adding to the ambiance of hillsides. Umbria is indeed known as ‘il cuore verde d'Italia’, the green heart of Italy, because of its green and lavish natural landscapes.
In summer, temperatures rise and the region gets crowded, especially in the area around Assisi.
Wineries in Umbria have their own unique character but share some similar characteristics. Here's what to expect from wineries in Umbria:
Wineries in Umbria mostly grow and harvest red grapes Segantino, Sangiovese and Merlot. In the Orvieto area, wineries also grow Grechetto, a white grape variety.
Wineries in Umbria produce high quality red wines like Segantino DOCG, Montefalco DOC and Targiano DOC.
Here are some useful language tips that might help you during your visit in wineries in Umbria:
| English | Italian |
|---|---|
| WIne | Vino |
| WInery | Azienda Agricola |
| Vine | Vite |
| Vineyard | Vigneto |
| Wine route | Strada del Vino |
| Cheers! | Saluti! |
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