Podcasts about trebbiano spoletino

Antonelli San Marco è fra le cantine storiche e di riferimento per i vini di Montefalco, in modo particolare, del Sagrantino. Qui si producono inoltre interessanti vini bianchi e - in modo particolare - con Trebbiano Spoletino, l'uva bianca emergente dell'Umbria, parte dei vini della denominazione Spoleto. Un vino strepitoso, di grande carattere e personalità, risultato di un particolare processo di produzione e di uno dei vigneti più celebri della cantina: Vigna Tonda.

Antonelli San Marco is among the historic and reference wineries for Montefalco wines, in particular Sagrantino. Interesting white wines are also produced here and - in particular - with Trebbiano Spoletino, the emerging white grape of Umbria, part of the wines of the Spoleto denomination. An amazing wine, with great character and personality, the result of a particular production process and one of the most famous vineyards of the winery: Vigna Tonda.

Tucked into the middle of the Italian peninsula is the verdant, hilly land of Umbria. This small province is overshadowed by its neighbor, Tuscany, for many things, but Umbria has history, culture, and wine all its own. In this show, we explore the long history of Umbrian wine, what makes the province unique in its grapes and wine styles, and why Umbrian wine is too often unfairly forgotten in the pantheon of great wines of Italy. We review the three major wine regions of Umbria – Orvieto, Torgiano, and Montefalco – and give many reasons to give these wines a try.  Photo: Umbrian countryside. Getty Images  Here are the show notes: As of January 2023, Umbria has just 2 DOCGs, 13 DOCs, and 6 IGPs, 48% is DOP wine, 42% IGP, 10% table wine. 12,400 ha (30,600 acres) is 7.2 million cases of wine The main grapes of the region are: Sangiovese, Trebbiano Toscano, Grechetto, Sagrantino   Umbria has had winemaking for more than 3000 years   Climate: Landlocked Umbria has no sea breeze, although its lakes do help moderate the temperatures. The climate varies, but is mostly Mediterranean with cold, rainy winters and dry summers with abundant sunshine to ripen grapes   Photo: Chiesa in Assisi. Getty Images  Land Umbria is 29% Mtns, 71% hills, no plains. Most vineyards are on terraces cut into hillsides. The vineyards have good diurnals, which maintains acidity. Umbria is the only Italian region with no coastline nor a common border with another country. It is partly hilly and mountainous from the Apennines, and partly flat and fertile from the Tiber River Valley and the Umbrian valley around Perugia     Grapes: 53% red/rose, 47% white Sangiovese 20% of plantings, Trebbiano Toscano –12%, Grechetto 11%, Sagrantino 7%   Whites: Grechetto is two distinct grape varieties, Grechetto di Orvieto and Grechetto di Todi Grechetto di Orvieto: is light bodied, high in acidity with apple, pear, citrus, white flower notes Grechetto di Todi is Pignoletto (called that in Emilia Romagna). It is very floral with a soft mouthfeel Trebbiano Spoletino: Only found in Umbria around Spoleto and Montefalco. This wine is like limes, it can range from light to heavy and high in alcohol and can be barrel aged, or made into orange wine – no set identity Reds: Sangiovese and Sagrantino with Colorino, Mammolo, Vernaccia Nera International grapes: Cab, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc for, Umbria Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)   Photo: Sagrantino. Getty Images  Orvieto Producing wine since the Middle Ages when it was a famed sweet wine, today this wine is more of a dry white. Despite a long history, Orvieto was the victim of overproduction in the 1960s and its reputation suffered There are many styles and it is Umbria's biggest appellation – 10%+ of all Umbrian wine production Known for whites made of mostly Trebbiano and Grechetto, DOC Orvieto and Orvieto Classico. Other grapes include: Malvasia Bianco, Drupeggio, Verdello, Canaiolo bianco Styles: very simple and boring from Trebbiano or wines that use more Grechetto Red wine and 8 varietal wines sold under Rosso Orvietano DOC—French grapes plust Aleatico, Barbera, Canaiolo, Colorino, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo   Torgiano Wine made in hills around Torgiano, southeast of Perugia where a tributary joins Tiber River Torgiano DOC is 81 ha/200 acres, 40K cases Whites: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano, Riesling Italico (Welschriesling) (Labeled by grape, 85%+ of grape in bottle), Torgiano Bianco – 50-70% Trebbiano Toscano with Grechetto Reds: Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese (known for elegance, high-quality Sangiovese). Rosso di Torgiano DOC is made with 50–100% Sangiovese Rosato of Sangiovese min 50% and other approved native grapes Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, can age for decades It must be made with 70–100% Sangiovese with other native grapes. It must age at least three years before release The Lungarotti family is famed in Torgiano growing area   Montefalco and Sagrantino Montefalco Sagrantino – DOCG 1992 Montefalco is ancient hilltop town and its specialty is Sagrantino – a dry, powerful, complex red grape with herbal notes that is made into the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG wine, a famed wine that is aged a minimum of 37 months, 12 in barrel, 4 in bottle minimum With vines on the slopes of the hills, around the ancient town of Montefalco, and in surrounding villages, this area has a continental, that is warm and dry. Montefalco Sagrantino used to be a sweet wine but evolved into the dry version, which is one of the great reds of Italy Notable winerw are: Scaccia Diavoli, Fratelli Pardi and Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino is on only 990 acres/400 ha, producing just 108,000 case (5 year average)   Montefalco DOC Established as a DOC in 1979, and lying on just 524 ha/1294 acres, this DOC Makes: Bianco: Grechetto, Trebbiano (Minimum of Trebbiano Spoletino with other native non aromatic whites). There is a varietal Grechetto as well Rosso: 60-80% Sangiovese, 10–25% Sagrantino with a maximum 30% with other native reds Photo: The wine we drank during the show.   Other DOCs: Assisi, Amelia, Colli Altotiberini, Colli Perugini, Lago di Corbara, Spoleto, Todi, Collie Martani, Colli del Trasimeno   All are the same combo of grapes Whites: Grechetto and Trebbiano for whites with supporting native and non-native grapes   Reds: Sangiovese with native and French grapes   _______________________________________________________________   I could not be happier to announce my partnership with Wine Access, once again. For 2023, I will be working with this outstanding company, which is my go-to source for the best selection of interesting wines you can't find locally. Every box you get from Wine Access is meticulous -- tasting notes with food and wine pairing, serving temperature suggestions, and perfectly stored wine. 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A fourth- generation vintner, Giampaolo Tabarrini shares his passion for Umbria and its wines, notably Sagrantino di Montefalco, a voluptuous red wine produced excusively in this region of Umbria, and Trebbiano Spoletino,- also indigenous- producing an aromatic white wine. Expressive and full of energy, Tabarrini hosted Melanie and David at his expansive new family run winery and is considered one of the region's leading producers.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Don Chigazola Don Chigazola is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Don Chigazola runs Chigazola Merchants, which imports specially selected wines from Italy direct to consumers here in California. He and his son spent the month of September in Italy, meeting current producers and looking for new ones. The first wines come from Benedetti & Grigi, one of his suppliers. First, they taste a Grechetto, named Eros, to honor the grape's Greek origins. It's not like a Chard at all, not rich, but rather green and lemony. It's light on the palette and easy to drink. It is popular in Umbria with first courses, soups, salads and seafood. Next they taste a Trebbiano Spoletino. It comes from the Spoleto Valley, where the town of the same name with the famous music festival is located. Trebbiano is a common white wine grape, and the Trebbiano from around there is called Spoletino. This is an autoctonous variety, meaning that it is indigenous and originates from that area. There are two autoctonous varietals from Umbria, Trebbiano and Sagrantino, the red that we will taste later. Dan Berger notices that this wine has aromatics that suggest a bit of both Pinot Grigio and Gewurtztraminer. The spice is subtle and it would go well with fish cooked with fruit. One example is Sole Veronique, which is poached in white grape juice. This wine is very dry, as are all these wines. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online for the best deals on wine, beer and spirits. The Grechetto retails for $30 and the Spoleto for $34. The Spoleto is a 2019 and the Grechetto is a 2020. They put the Spoleto down for a year, which Dan says gives it a softness on the palette and balances it. The vineyards are at about 400 meters elevation, about 1300 feet. These local produers that work with Chigazola Merchants do not make enough wine to even get distribution in large retail chains. These families have been in local agriculture for generations and recently began making wine. The winemaker, Matteo Bassili is doing great work. Sonia Maspero in Milan, Italy, has reorded this pronunciation guide for the wines that Don Chigazola has brought in today. https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.28/a1j.e4a.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SONIA_Dec_2021_Pronunciation.mp3 Don describes his favorite way to find the best local wine. There are always public spaces in Italian towns where you can ask the locals for advice. Don introduces himself and looks for the consensus local favorite, then he meets the producers and looks for the best ones to import through Chigazola Merchants. Next they have a 2017 blend, a DOC red wine called Montefalco Rosso, 70% Sangiovese, 20% Sagrantino and 10% Merlot. Dan Berger likes it now and says it will be so much more in two or three years. A bottle like this can taste even better the next day. Dan also likes that the alcohol is not so high as to be overpowering. Next they taste a DOCG Sagrantino. The Sagrantino grape is very tannic and requires years of age before it is approachable. The current release is the 2015. It is a really heavyweight wine, but if done well, will be smooth and age for 25 years or more. Dan suggests decanting it for 24 hours before drinking, because the aereation helps a lot. Dan does have some 25 year old Chianti but which has not held up, that is too long for Chianti. Don notes that these vines, growing at about 1300 feet elevation, are pruned to yield only about 2 tons per acre. They will drop a lot of fruit to maintain the character and intensity of the remaining fruit. Dan Berger says that gives it intensity and power without any raisiny or oily richness. Montefalco Sagrantino first came out in the ‘70s as a desert wine, as a passito, made with dried grapes. It wasn't until the ‘90s that the dry Sagrantino became popular. So there aren't a lot of 25 year old Sagrantinos around. Don Chigazola says that Montefalco is beautiful a hilltop town surrounded by vineyards.

Don Chigazola is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Don Chigazola runs Chigazola Merchants, which imports specially selected wines from Italy direct to consumers here in California. He and his son spent the month of September in Italy, meeting current producers and looking for new ones. The first wines come from Benedetti & Grigi, one of his suppliers. First, they taste a Grechetto, named Eros, to honor the grape's Greek origins. It's not like a Chard at all, not rich, but rather green and lemony. It's light on the palette and easy to drink. It is popular in Umbria with first courses, soups, salads and seafood. Next they taste a Trebbiano Spoletino. It comes from the Spoleto Valley, where the town of the same name with the famous music festival is located. Trebbiano is a common white wine grape, and the Trebbiano from around there is called Spoletino. This is an autoctonous variety, meaning that it is indigenous and originates from that area. There are two autoctonous varietals from Umbria, Trebbiano and Sagrantino, the red that we will taste later. Dan Berger notices that this wine has aromatics that suggest a bit of both Pinot Grigio and Gewurtztraminer. The spice is subtle and it would go well with fish cooked with fruit. One example is Sole Veronique, which is poached in white grape juice. This wine is very dry, as are all these wines. The Grechetto retails for $30 and the Spoleto for $34. The Spoleto is a 2019 and the Grechetto is a 2020. They put the Spoleto down for a year, which Dan says gives it a softness on the palette and balances it. The vineyards are at about 400 meters elevation, about 1300 feet. These local produers that work with Chigazola Merchants do not make enough wine to even get distribution in large retail chains. These families have been in local agriculture for generations and recently began making wine. The winemaker, Matteo Bassili is doing great work. Sonia Maspero in Milan, Italy, has reorded this pronunciation guide for the wines that Don Chigazola has brought in today. Don describes his favorite way to find the best local wine. There are always public spaces in Italian towns where you can ask the locals for advice. Don introduces himself and looks for the consensus local favorite, then he meets the producers and looks for the best ones to import through Chigazola Merchants. Next they have a 2017 blend, a DOC red wine called Montefalco Rosso, 70% Sangiovese, 20% Sagrantino and 10% Merlot. Dan Berger likes it now and says it will be so much more in two or three years. A bottle like this can taste even better the next day. Dan also likes that the alcohol is not so high as to be overpowering. Next they taste a DOCG Sagrantino. The Sagrantino grape is very tannic and requires years of age before it is approachable. The current release is the 2015. It is a really heavyweight wine, but if done well, will be smooth and age for 25 years or more. Dan suggests decanting it for 24 hours before drinking, because the aereation helps a lot. Dan does have some 25 year old Chianti but which has not held up, that is too long for Chianti. Don notes that these vines, growing at about 1300 feet elevation, are pruned to yield only about 2 tons per acre. They will drop a lot of fruit to maintain the character and intensity of the remaining fruit. Dan Berger says that gives it intensity and power without any raisiny or oily richness. Montefalco Sagrantino first came out in the ‘70s as a desert wine, as a passito, made with dried grapes. It wasn't until the ‘90s that the dry Sagrantino became popular. So there aren't a lot of 25 year old Sagrantinos around. Don Chigazola says that Montefalco is beautiful a hilltop town surrounded by vineyards. Umbria is worth a visit. The largest city that it's near is Perugia, which is not large, compared to say, Rome or Florence. It's about a 2 and a half hour drive north of Rome.

I “bianchi gialli” di Orvieto e lo strano caso dell'Almonte di Frontignano: tanti spunti interessanti nel viaggio di Mario Soldati in Umbria, ma anche diverse lacune – almeno se osservate con gli occhi di oggi.Ecco allora una ricognizione sui territori e i vini più importanti rimasti fuori dal capitolo di Vino al Vino e, in prima battuta, dalla prima puntata della seconda stagione del nostro podcast, quella dedicata – per l'appunto – a Umbria e Lazio [S2 E1].Le diverse aree del Grechetto (partendo da Todi), le memorabili riserve di Torgiano, il Gamay del Trasimeno e soprattutto Montefalco, il grande assente dell'itinerario soldatiano, che oggi si scopre sempre più distretto multi-cromatico: non solo Sagrantino, ma anche Rosso ad alta fruibilità gastronomica, Trebbiano Spoletino, Passiti originali e tanto altro.Pionieri, interpreti, cantine, bottiglie: una vera e propria bonus track che completa l'esplorazione di Vino al Vino 50 Anni Dopo nella regione più centrale d'Italia.Buon divertimento!TIPICAMENTE PRESENTAVino al vino 50 anni dopoUn podcast di Paolo De Cristofaro e Antonio Boco S2 Extra 01Montefalco e l'Umbria trascurata da Soldatiwww.tipicamente.itCREDITIBRANI MUSICALIJamendo Licensing Unlimited catalog subscription for Spreaker - Tipicamente Podcast Motivational Pop Rock – Sergey SopkoInspirational Corporate - ClericRock Trailer – Audio Earth

In deze nieuwe #SlokDown neem ik je mee naar Umbrië. Het onderschatte groene wijnhart van Italië. Ontdek de donkere Montefalco Sagrantino en de witte boomknuffelaar Trebbiano Spoletino. Voldemort komt langs voor de lunch, Fransiscus laat zijn vogels zien en ook blonde godin Gwyneth Paltrow krijgt een cameo. Tot slot passeert de Carthaagse generaal Hannibal voor een bloederige afdronk langs het Trasimeense Meer. Ik heb voor deze aflevering vier Umbrische flessen uit mijn kelder geselecteerd. Je ziet ze op www.wijncast.com. Drie van de vier komen rechtstreeks uit Italië. Eentje haalde ik bij Umbria in Geel. Een fijne wijnwinkel -online geopend in coronatijden- waar je enkel Umbrische kwaliteitswijn vindt. Niet aarzelen dus!Laat me weten wat je ervan vindt @wijncast op alle social media.Nog een laatste tip: meer Umbrië hoor je in een vorige aflevering van Wijncast met Rudi Vranckx.

Adarmando 2017, eccellente vino bianco dell'Umbria, riconferma i cinque diamanti DiWineTaste e il titolo di migliore vino del mese. Un grande vino prodotto con Trebbiano Spoletino - varietà emergente dell'Umbria - capace di raggiungere vette sensoriali di notevole livello, è una sinfonia infinita di aromi e sapori, di classe ed eleganza.

Adarmando 2017, excellent white wine from Umbria, confirms DiWineTaste five diamonds and the title of best wine of the month. A great wine produced with Trebbiano Spoletino - emerging variety of Umbria - capable of reaching sensorial highs of remarkable quality, is an endless symphony of aromas and flavors, of class and elegance.

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Mario Napolini of the Napolini Winery in Umbria. Monty and Mario talk about Sagrantino, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino grapes grown in the estate and the winery’s foreign markets. Mario explains also his vine cultivation system and the process of cryomaceration for Sagrantino, that he uses to soften the grape’s tannins. Tune in to discover also some wine and food pairings for Sagrantino- and Grechetto-based wines!

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Giusy Moretti at the Moretti Omero Winery in Umbria. Giusy and Monty discuss the winery’s production of Sagrantino, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino and the winery’s organic viticulture. Giusy also tries to teach Monty how to make handmade pasta following her grandmother’s Quinta’s recipe! Tune in for another journey at the heart of Umbria’s wine and food traditions!

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Giampaolo Tabarrini, owner of the Tabarrini Winery in Montefalco, Umbria. Giampaolo tells Monty about the beginnings of the winery and its first important awards from Gambero Rosso. He describes his single-vineyard wines, which are bottled from his three sites Colle alle Macchie, Campo alla Cerqua, and Colle Grimaldesco. Tune in also to find out how Monty reacted to a Sagrantino “grammar” lesson and to discover Giampaolo’s passion for Trebbiano Spoletino and his dream of building a wine village.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Devis Romanelli, owner and winemaker at the Romanelli winery in Umbria. Romanelli produces wine but also olive oil. Monty and Devis talk about harvesting Sagrantino grapes, the winery’s production of Grechetto and Trebbiano Spoletino and their cru wines. Tune in for a deep dive into Sagrantino terroir and viticulture in Umbria!

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Valentino Valentini, one of the owners of the Bocale Winery in Montefalco and also former town counsellor and mayor of Montefalco. Valentino tells Monty all about the rich history of the Montefalco area, including old vine-growing systems on elm trees, the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi and his Franciscan monks who were among the first wine producers in the region. An energy efficient winery, Bocale specializes in Sagrantino- and Trebbiano Spoletino-based wines and is also a mixed farm growing olive trees and cereals. Tune in for a deep dive into the rich history, culture, and delicious wines of Umbria!

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Peter Heilbron at Bellafonte Winery in Umbria. Peter, whose former career was in the Umbrian chocolate industry, tells Monty about his energy efficient winery, the aromas of Sagrantino wines and the rediscovery of Trebbiano Spoletino native grape. Tune in to learn more about the ins and outs of viticulture and winemaking in Umbria’s beautiful Montefalco region.

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Paolo Bartoloni owner of Le Cimate winery in the Montefalco area in Umbria. Paolo tells Monty about his family and winery history built on former Church land. They discuss Sagrantino, Trebbiano Spoletino and Vermentino. Paolo and Monty give interesting suggestions about pairing Sagrantino with local wild boar, mushrooms, and truffles. Paolo also suggests vegetarian dishes to pair with Sagrantino. After chatting about Sagrantino Rosé and Passito wines, they also talk about moraiolo olive oil grown in Le Cimate Estate! Join us in this podcast for a gourmet tour of Umbria!

In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Liu Pambuffetti at Scacciadiavoli Winery in the Montefalco area in Umbria. Liu talks about the origin of the Scacciadiavoli name that is also the name of the area. Liu tells Monty about her training in Bordeaux and how her studies in France have informed the winemaking in her family business. Liu describes the wines produced by Scacciadiavoli winery, including Sagrantino-based Montefalco Rosso, Trebbiano Spoletino, Sparkling Sagrantino, Sparkling Rosé and Sagrantino Passito. Tune in also to find out some interesting wine and food pairings!

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Filippo Antonelli at the Antonelli San Marco Winery in Umbria. Filippo tells Monty a little bit about the history of the estate and the area, from the Longobards to the Papal State. Antonelli San Marco Winery is also certified organic and produces Sagrantino-based Montefalco Rosso, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino. Filippo talks about the Trebbiano Spoletino Renaissance and his most recent endeavours in the production of cold cuts from pigs that he keeps in the estate.

In this episode Monty meets Angelo Fongoli of the Fongoli Winery in Montefalco, Umbria. Angelo and Monty talk about native grapes such as Sagrantino, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino. Angelo and Monty engage in a fascinating discussion on biodynamic viticulture and chaotic vineyards!

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Alessandro Meniconi at Perticaia winery in Casale di Montefalco in the Umbria region. Alessandro and Monty talk about the vinification processes behind Sagrantino, the Sagrantino terroir, and Perticaia’s wines. They also discuss the Trebbiano Spoletino grape and some interesting wine and food pairings such as Strangozzi pasta and Montefalco Rosso Riserva, or Passito from Sagrantino Grapes with local roasted lamb. Hungry yet?

This week we are honored to have as our guest Jacopo Cossater, wine writer for the biggest wine blog in Italy, Intravino, on the show to discuss the Italian wine region he calls home: Umbria.  Umbria is the 4th smallest wine producing region of Italy, but its wines are exquisite and unlike anything else you'll ever have. Here are the show notes: 1. First we discuss where Umbria is and what it is: Only Italian region without coastline nor international border –  Lush, rolling hills, hilltop villages Between Tuscany, Marche, and Lazio Whites and reds are important here and quality on the rise  2. We talk about the wines:    Orvieto  In southern Umbria, 80 miles north of Rome Volcanic and tufa soils Common Grapes: Trebbiano Tocscano (Ugni Blanc) Grechetto: Finer wine, good for structure Malvasia: Floral, effusive aromatics Orvieto DOC: Can be lesser quality, better to seek out Orvieto Classico DOC Lago di Corbara DOC   Torgiano Located south of Perugia Common Grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo (sometimes bottled as a varietal here) Rosso di Torgiano DOC: Sangiovese, Canaiolo Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG: The first wine to gain DOC (and later DOCG) status in Umbria: 50–70% Sangiovese, 15–30% Canaiolo, up to 15% other grapes like Ciliegiolo or Montepulciano. Recommended Producers: Cantine Lungarotti.  Torgiano is home to Italy’s most important wine museum, Museo del Vino   Montefalco (Sagrantino and Rosso di Montefalco) 30 miles southeast of Perugia. Set up well for tourism and visiting Sagrantino Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG:  ageworthy red wines Required to be at least 95% Sagrantino, the wines must be aged for 30 months; at least 12 of those months in oak barrels Tannic, big wine. Used to be used for sacramental purposes Responsible for the revolution in Umbrian reds Pricey, but one worth holding Rosso di Montefalco: Sangiovese based red with a touch of Sagrantino 60–70% Sangiovese, 10–15% Sagrantino and 15–30% other grapes, often Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Structure, fullness in wine, with lots of flavor Jacopo's Producer Hit List: Montefalco Sagrantino (wine): Adanti, Arnaldo Caprai, Antonelli, Paolo Bea, Tabarrini, Fattoria Colleallodole, Scacciadiavoli, Di Filippo, Fratelli Pardi, Romanelli, Tenuta Bellafonte, Raína   Orvieto Classico (wine): Palazzone, Barberani, Decugnano dei Barbi, Castello di Corbara   Orvieto (area): Castello della Sala (Antinori), Falesco   Torgiano Rosso Riserva (wine): Lungarotti, Terre Margaritelli   Perugia (area): Conestabile della Staffa, Marco Merli, La Spina, Cantina Margò, Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio, Cantina Cenci   Ciliegiolo di Narni (wine): Leonardo Bussoletti   Trebbiano Spoletino (wine): Collecapretta   Grechetto di Todi (wine): Peppucci, Roccafiore   Terni (area): La Palazzola   And thanks to our sponsors who make the podcast possible: The Great Courses Plus:  This week watch "Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience", specifically the lecture "Can Certain Foods Make You Smarter" to learn about the effects of red wineon the brain! For a free month of unlimited Great Courses Plus lectures go to: www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine   HelloFresh: A meal kit delivery service that shops, plans and delivers your favorite step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat and enjoy! Delivered right to your door, with a variety of chef-curated recipes that change weekly, this is a new way to eat and cook! We love it!  For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit www.hellofresh.com and enter WINE30. You won't regret it! 

Among the most representative wines of Umbria, Adarmando is also one of the most interesting expressions of Trebbiano Spoletino of the region, a grapre of remarkable potentials and now acclaimed protagonists of the green heart of Italy. Adarmando, in this vintage 2012, conquest for the first time DiWineTaste Five Diamons and deserves, undeniably, the title of the best wine of March 2015.

Fra i vini più rappresentativi dell'Umbria, Adarmando è anche una delle più interessanti espressioni di Trebbiano Spoletino della regione, un'uva dalle straordinarie potenzialità e che è oramai affermato protagonista del cuore verde d'Italia. Adarmando, nell'annata 2012, conquista per la prima volta i Cinque Diamanti DiWineTaste e merita, innegabilmente, il titolo di migliore vino di Marzo 2015.