Umbria

Question 1

True/False: Umbria lies along the Adriatic coast.

Answer 1

False.

Umbria is a landlocked region.

Question 2

Where is Umbria located in relation to Tuscany?

Answer 2

East

Question 3

What mountain range lies adjacent to Umbria?

Answer 3

The Apennines

Question 4

What is the leading white wine denomination of Umbria?

Answer 4

Orvieto DOC

Question 5

Orvieto DOC also lies within what other region?

Answer 5

Lazio

Question 6

Name the two dominant varietals of Orvieto DOC.

Answer 6

Grechetto

Trebbiano Toscano

Question 7

Trebbiano Toscano also goes by what other name in Orvieto DOC?

Answer 7

Procanico

Question 8

True/False: The wines of Orvieto DOC are dry.

Answer 8

False

Late harvest, and botrytis-affected wines are permitted

Question 9

Red wines from the Orvieto zone are released under what DOC?

Answer 9

Lago di Corbara

Question 10

What 4 red grapes may be released as varietal wines under the Lago di Corbara DOc?

Answer 10

Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Nero
Merlot
Sangiovese

Question 11

What 4 white grapes may be released as varietal wines under the Lago di Corbara DOC?

Answer 11

Grechetto
Vermentino
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

Question 12

What is tuffeau?

Answer 12

Chalky, fine grained limestone

Question 13

Historically, what style of wine was produced in Montefalco?

Answer 13

Passito wines

Question 14

What is the minimum period of aging for Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines?

Answer 14

37 months

Question 15

Sagrantino di Montefalco secco wine must be aged for what period in barrel?

Answer 15

12 months

Question 16

Name 2 producers of Sagrantino di Montefalco.

Answer 16

Marco Caprai

Paolo Bea

Question 17

Sangiovese must account for what percentage of the Torgiano Rosso Riserva blend?

Answer 17

At least 70%

Question 18

Who is the largest producer for Torgiano Rosso Riserva?

Answer 18

Lungarotti

Question 19

What is the stipulated elevage for Torgiano Rosso Riserva?

Answer 19

3 years aging before release

6 months in bottle