Umbria Wine

With its distinctive grape varieties such as Sangiovese and Sagrantino, Umbria wines offer a unique taste of the region’s terroir and winemaking expertise. The combination of these grapes results in complex and flavorful wines that showcase the essence of Umbria’s land and climate.

Red Grapes

Umbria’s flagship red grape, native to Montefalco. Known for its deep color, powerful tannins, and complex flavors of blackberry, spice, and cocoa. Used in Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG and Passito wines.

An international variety that adapts well to Umbria’s climate. Adds softness, dark fruit flavors, and body to blends—especially in IGP and DOC wines.

Though more common in northern Italy, Barbera is grown in Umbria as a blending grape. It offers high acidity, juicy red fruit, and a bright finish.

White Grapes

A key white grape in Umbria, prized for its texture and nutty, stone-fruit flavors. Found in Orvieto, Todi, and Montefalco DOC wines. Often vinified solo or in blends.

The Umbria wine region has 2 Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wines, 13 Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) wines, and 6 Indicazione Geografica Protetta (IGP) zones.

DOCG wines

A 100% Sagrantino red wine from Montefalco, Umbria. Noted for its intense color, powerful tannins, and oak-aged complexity, this dry DOCG must age at least 37 months. A rare sweet Passito version is also produced.

Established in 1991 as Umbria’s first DOCG, this robust wine is typically 70% Sangiovese, aged a minimum of 3 years, and blends components like Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo. Expect elegant red fruit, floral notes, and long aging potential.

DOC Wines

A small appellation near Terni producing both red and white wines, often with lively acidity and fresh red-fruit flavors.

Includes full-bodied whites and reds; known for white blends featuring Grechetto and Trebbiano and crisp, aromatic profiles.

Covers hilly vineyards north of Perugia; versatile red, rosé, and white wines showcasing regional grapes like Sangiovese and Grechetto.

Encompasses vineyards on Lake Trasimeno’s shores; includes delicate, fruit-forward whites and elegant reds.

Known for both red and white wines, particularly Grechetto di Todi whites and the sweet red Vernaccia Passito.

Produces red, rosé, and white wines around Perugia; typically fresh and easy-drinking.

Based around Corbara Lake near Terni; offers refreshing white, rosé, and red wines from local and international grapes.

Produces both red and white wines, with reds based on Sangiovese and Sagrantino, and whites on Grechetto and Trebbiano.

Umbria’s largest white appellation, known for crisp, citrus-driven wines using Trebbiano, Grechetto, Verdello, and Malvasia on volcanic soils.

A lesser-known red expression from the Orvieto area, often blending Sangiovese and other local reds.

Wines from Spoleto around Perugia, including fresh whites and medium-bodied reds .

Covers wines made in Todi and nearby towns; includes straw-yellow whites and rubin-red medium-bodied reds.

Hilly appellation near Perugia; known for balanced wines made from Sangiovese and Grechetto, precursor to DOCG status.

IGP Areas

Umbria has several IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) zones, including Allerona, Bettona, Cannara, Narni, Spello, and the regional Umbria IGP. These designations allow producers more flexibility than DOC/DOCG wines, often blending local and international grapes. Most IGP wines from the region—whether white, red, or rosé—are labeled simply as Umbria IGP, which is used across the entire region for accessible, everyday wines.