Torgiano

"Torgiano" wine is a Protected Designation of Origin, which identifies different types of wines, both without particular mention (White, Red and Rosé), and with indication of grape variety (Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling Italico, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir), and production with special processes (Spumante, Spumante rosè, Late Harvest and Vin Santo).

Grapes

The Bianco di "Torgiano" and Vin Santo are produced with grapes from vineyards composed, for a share between 20% and 70%, of Tuscan Trebbiano grape, while red and rosé require the presence of Sangiovese (between 50% and 100%). In Torgiano Spumante, on the other hand, there is 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. As is always the case with Chardonnay, the prevalent grape variety (minimum 50%) used to make Torgiano late harvest wine. Finally, when it comes to production with an indication of grape variety, this must provide 85% of the total grapes. In all types, however, the use of other similar non-aromatic grape varieties suitable for cultivation in Umbria is allowed, in addition to the remaining quotas.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The "Torgiano" are wines with good structure and appreciable balance of taste, which are characterized by a level of normal acidity, little astringency and a bitter little perceptible. The colours are ruby for the reds and straw for the whites; the Vendemmia tradiva, which is yellow tending towards amber, and the Vin Santo, which is totally amber, are distinguished. From an olfactory point of view, Torgiano wines are rich in floral and fruity aromas, typical of their original vines. In the specification you can learn more about the organoleptic characteristics of each type.

Grape production area

The production area coincides only with the municipality of Torgiano, in the province of Perugia.

Specificity and historical notes

"Torgiano" wines, which have a long tradition, with roots in the Roman period, were the first in Umbria to receive DOC recognition in 1968.