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Torgiano, Assisi & Perugia Hills

The hills around Torgiano, Assisi and Perugia contain several wine appellations. Grapes for Torgiano Rosso Riserva grow away from the rivers' alluvial soils; the wines tend to have more structure.

Place
Torgiano, Assisi & Perugia Hills, Umbria
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Torgiano Rosso Riserva · Torgiano · Assisi · Colli Perugini
Producer profiles
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Atlas locationTorgiano, Assisi & Perugia Hills · Umbria43.07° N · 12.40° EOpen in Atlas

The hills around Torgiano, Assisi and Perugia contain the appellations Torgiano Rosso Riserva, Torgiano, Assisi and Colli Perugini. Grapes for Torgiano Rosso Riserva grow away from the rivers' alluvial soils, and the wines tend to have more structure.

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Elsewhere in Umbria

  1. Colli Altotiberini2 producersColli Altotiberini pairs traditional Umbrian grapes with wines from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
  2. Colli del Trasimeno1 producerColli del Trasimeno surrounds Lake Trasimeno, with gentle hills and a small lowland area. Grechetto makes fresh, savoury whites; Merlot makes reds.
  3. Colli Martani & TodiNo producers listed yetColli Martani and Todi are the appellations in this area. Todi Grechetto is full-bodied and velvety, with fruit and a lightly bitter finish.
  4. Montefalco & Spoleto4 producersMontefalco and Spoleto are wine areas in Umbria. Warm, relatively dry Montefalco grows Sagrantino for reds with pronounced tannin and the capacity to age.
  5. Orvieto & Lago di Corbara3 producersOrvieto, Rosso Orvietano and Lago di Corbara are the appellations in this area. Orvieto is a DOC white produced in Terni and Viterbo.
  6. Terni & Amelia1 producerThe Amelia appellation sits within this area. Amelia is especially associated with Vin Santo, alongside Grechetto, Malvasia, Ciliegiolo and Sangiovese.

Producers in Torgiano, Assisi & Perugia Hills

Producer profiles

  • Fattoria Mani di LunaTorgiano estate with organic and biodynamic vineyards, Grechetto white Ametistas, and Sangiovese reds Sanjolais and La Cupa.
  • LungarottiLungarotti established Torgiano as an appellation and remains its defining producer.
  • Tenute Baldo AgricolaUmbrian estate farming 60 hectares across two appellations, producing Sagrantino at Montefalco and Sangiovese-led blends at Torgiano, with a flagship Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG aged 24 months in French oak.
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