Lago di Corbara (wine region)

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The Lago di Corbara wine-growing region is located on the eponymous reservoir Lago di Corbara east of Orvieto in the Italian region of Umbria . Since July 1, 1998, the wines produced here have enjoyed the status of Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC for short). The denomination was last updated in 2014.

Cultivation

The cultivation and vinification of the wines is permitted in the following municipalities: In the municipality of Baschi and in parts of the municipality of Orvieto or its districts Corbara, Fossatello, Colonnetta di Prodo, Prodo and Titignano. The DOC overlaps with the denominations Orvieto and Rosso Orvietano .

generation

The following types of wine may be produced as DOC wine according to the denomination:

Blending wines

  • Lago di Corbara Rosso and Rosso "Riserva" : Must contain at least 70% of the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Pinot nero and / or Sangiovese (individually or together). A maximum of 30% other red grape varieties approved for cultivation in the Umbria region may be added.
  • Lago di Corbara Bianco and Bianco “Riserva” - also called “Vendemmia tardiva” ( late harvest ) or “ Passito ”: Must consist of at least 60% grechetto and Sauvignon . A maximum of 40% of other white grape varieties approved for cultivation in the Umbria region may be added.

Almost single-origin wines (each also called "Riserva"). They must consist of at least 85% of the grape variety mentioned. A maximum of 15% other analogous grape varieties that are approved for cultivation in the Umbria region may be added.

description

According to the denomination (excerpt):

Lake Corbara Rosso

  • Color: ruby red - tends to garnet red with increasing maturity
  • Smell: characteristic, pleasant
  • Taste: dry, fruity, balanced, sometimes severe
  • Alcohol content: at least 12.5 % by volume , for "Riserva" at least 13% by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
  • Dry extract : at least 21.0 g / l, for "Riserva" at least 23 g / l

Lake Corbara Bianco

  • Color: straw yellow
  • Smell: characteristic, delicate
  • Taste: from dry to semi-dry, harmonious
  • Alcohol content: at least 12.0 % by volume , for "Riserva" at least 12.5% ​​by volume
  • Acidity : at least 4.5 g / l
  • Dry extract : at least 14.0 g / l

literature

  • Valeria Camaschella (Ed.): Lexicon of Italian Wines - All DOCG & DOC wines . Hallwag, Gräfe and Unzer, Munich 2002, ISBN 3-7742-0756-9 , p. 208 .

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d Disciplinare di Produzione della Denominazione di Origine Controllata (production regulations and description). (PDF) In: ismeamercati.it. November 27, 2017, accessed July 16, 2018 (Italian).