Region: Umbria
History: Established in 1995
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Carignano, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Gamay, Grechetto Rosso, Lacrima, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Rebo, Refosco, Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Syrah, Vernaccia Nera
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Umbria
- Varietals (Rd): Minimum 85% any one of the allowed red grape varieties + OARG
- Dual varietals (Rd): 50–85% of first-named variety; 15–50% of other variety
DESSERT AND SPECIALTY WINES
- Passito (RdSw): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Umbria
Significant Production Rules:
- Zone of production: Communes of Bettona, Bevagna, and Cannara in the province of Perugia
- Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Rosso; 15.0% potential for Passito
- Aging: No minimums specified
