Colli Altotiberini is an Umbrian wine area with its own appellation. Traditional Umbrian grapes appear alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot expressions.
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- Colli del Trasimeno1 producerAround Lake Trasimeno, this DOC covers gentle hills and a small lowland area. Its lake-influenced setting supports fresh, sapid Grechetto and elegant Merlot.
- Colli Martani & TodiNo producers listed yetColli Martani and Todi are the appellations in this area. Todi Grechetto is full-bodied and velvety, with fruit and a lightly bitter finish.
- Montefalco & Spoleto4 producersThe listed appellations are Montefalco Sagrantino, Montefalco and Spoleto. Montefalco's warm, relatively dry conditions support structured Sagrantino with pronounced tannin and ageing capacity.
- Orvieto & Lago di Corbara3 producersOrvieto, Rosso Orvietano and Lago di Corbara are the appellations in this area. Orvieto is a DOC white produced in Terni and Viterbo.
- Terni & Amelia1 producerThe Amelia appellation sits within this area. Amelia is especially associated with Vin Santo, alongside Grechetto, Malvasia, Ciliegiolo and Sangiovese.
- Torgiano, Assisi & Perugia Hills3 producersTorgiano Rosso Riserva, Torgiano, Assisi and Colli Perugini are the appellations in this area. Torgiano DOCG reserves use grapes grown outside the rivers' alluvial soils for a more structured style.
Producer profiles
Producers in Colli Altotiberini
- La PalèrnaSmall Umbrian estate on the Tuscan border, established 2002, making Merlot-led I.