Umbria

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Aka Canaiolo Bianco, an ancient variety in Central Italy, similarly with Canaiolo Rosso but much less prevalent. Served traditionally as a blender with Trebbiano (often in the Governo form – dried grapes for concentration) now forming part of the Orvieto blend.

Orvieto blend

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Greek origin, presumably a distant relative of Greco but little similarity nowadays. Traditionally a blender but now found varietally when it can produce fine textured fresh whites with steely acidity when made well.

The superior grape in the Orvieto blend. Also varietal wines

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Non aromatic in the Muscat sense (unlike some of its cousins or other varieties that share the name) and has taken the role of a volume producer. This variety can be also found in the Veneto and Emilia Romagna. Malvaisa's routes are thought to be Greek after the name of the Peloponnesian port of Manemvasia. Since then the name has has been taken by many varieties that share little identity in terms of both colour and character.

Orvieto Blend

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Aka Trebbiano Toscano

Aka Trebbiano Toscano

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Almost uniquely found in the environs of the villages of Bevagna and Montefalco (240 Ha) and usually blended with Sangiovese and has ancient (Roman?) origins. It is a difficult and low producing variety: thick-skinned, small berried, small bunched but big in tannin, colour, extract, acids and sugars. It is quite unique in character and resembles no other variety especially in its high tannin content.

Monrefalco Rosso Blend and Montefalco Sagrantino

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According to some a relative of Verdicchio but Umbrians would probably disagree. Part of the Orvieto blend giving good levels of lemony acidity

Orvieto Blend

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The lake, created by the damming of the Tiber in the 20th Century has created a favourable (slightly milder) climate for the growing of red grapes (white grapes are left for the production of Orvieto).

Rosso: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot nero, Sangiovese, Aleatico, Barbera, Cabernet franc, Canaiolo, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Dolcetto, Montepulciano Varietals: Cab Savignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero

Montefalco is a versatile grape growing area producing both red and white versions are made here in various styles from simple but mineral Grechettos (the quality Central Italian grape along with Verdicchio and Pecorino) to more complex oak aged versions. Sangioveses also give juicy voluptuous styles with Sagrantino making the production a little more serious.

Rosso: Sangiovese, Sagrantino. Bianco: Grechetto,Trebbiano toscano

Perhaps the world's most tannic grape? This is one of those quintessentially Italian vinous experiences difficult to reproduce in the rest of the world. It has intense colour, fruit and acidity and high levels of tannins which make take a long time to soften in bottle (if ever!). A dessert Sagrantino is also made and in some ways makes more sense as the residual sugars compensate tannins.

Sagrantino and up to 5% Trebbiano Toscano

One of the most ancient winegrowing areas of Europe with roots back to pre Roman populations such as the Etruscans. Orvieto, through its famous occupants (the Popes) became a famous iconic Italian white wine in many different forms: dry, medium, semi sweet and sweet. Today, the vast majority is chugged out of the big cooperative giving wines of little character, however, some private estates make glorious complex whites with real character from the Tufa (volcanic origin) rocks.

Drupeggio, Grechetto, Malvasia, Procanico, Trebbiano Toscano, Verdello.

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero, Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscano

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero, Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscano

Trebbiano toscano, Grechetto, Verdello, Garganega, Malvasia Toscana, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Ciliegiolo, Montepulciano

Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano Spoletino, Grechetto, Malvasia bianca di Candia, Garganega, Verdicchio, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Ciliegiolo, Montepulciano.

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero, Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscano, Pinot Grigio

Trebbiano, Vermentino, Grechetto, Chardonnay, Pinot grigio, Pinot bianco ,Sauvignonm Riesling italico, Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Cabernet, Gamay, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese

Aleatico, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Montepulciano, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, Aleatico, Barbera, Cesanese, Colorino, Dolcetto.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Riesling Italico, Sangiovese,Trebbiano

Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano Toscano, Ciliegiolo, Montepulciano