Viticulturein Umbriais an ancient practice, rooted in the history and culture of the region. This small but significant area of central Italy is renowned for producing high-quality wines, whose unique character is strongly influenced by theclimateandmorphology of the territory.
Umbria has a vineyard area of approximately 13,000 hectares , which represents 1.9% of the national figure. The most cultivated vines are Grechetto , Sangiovese , Merlot and Trebbiano Toscano .
The climate of Umbria, often described as the green heart of Italy , benefits from a Mediterranean climate with continental influences . Cold, wet winters and hot, dry summers provide an ideal growing season for grapes, with slow ripening that promotes the development of complex aromas and flavors in the wines.
