UMBRIA’s DOCGs
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1. Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Approved as a DOC in 1979
Upgraded to DOCG in 1992
Permitted Type of Wine: Red wines only, whether in the dry version or sweet raisin (“passito“) version
Territory: The entire territory of the town of Montefalco and portions of the territories of the towns of Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano dell’Umbria, all in the Perugia district
Subzones: N/A
Permitted Varieties: 100% Sagrantino
Minimum Aging: (i) 33 months, of which at least 12 months in wood barrels and 4 additional months in bottle for the dry version of the wine and (ii) 33 month plus 4 additional months in bottle for the “passito” sweet raisin version of the wine
2. Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG
Approved as a DOC in 1978
Upgraded to DOCG in 1990
Permitted Type of Wine: Red wines only
Territory: The entire territory of the town of Torgiano, in the Perugia district
Subzones: N/A
Permitted Varieties: 70% to 100% Sangiovese, which may be blended with up to 30% of other black-berried, non-aromatic varieties permitted in the Umbria region
Minimum Aging: 36 months, of which at least 6 months in wood barrels
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