What grapes are grown in Umbria?

Sangiovese, Grechetto, Sagrantino.

What is the climate of Umbria?

Continental with Mediterranean influence. Landlocked central Italy beside Tuscany.

Umbria, the 'green heart of Italy', produces the powerful, tannic Sagrantino of Montefalco and the historic whites of Orvieto.

🍷 Tannic red🍷 Crisp white

Fast facts

Attribute	Detail
Climate	Continental with Mediterranean influence
Geography	Landlocked central Italy beside Tuscany
Key appellations	Montefalco Sagrantino · Orvieto · Torgiano
Main grapes	Sangiovese, Grechetto, Sagrantino
Famous for	Sagrantino, Orvieto, Medieval hill towns

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