Collection: Umbrien Grechetto IGT
"Umbria Grechetto IGT" is an Italian wine classification that covers wines from the Umbria region in central Italy. The following are the requirements that must be met for a wine to be classified as Umbria Grechetto IGT:
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Geography: The vines must be planted in the Umbria region and the surroundings must meet certain climatic requirements.
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Grape varieties: The wine must be made primarily from Grechetto grapes and must contain up to 30% of other approved grape varieties.
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Vinification: The wine must be produced using traditional techniques and must not contain additives.
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Alcohol percentage: The alcohol content of the wine must be at least 11.5% vol.
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Aging: Umbria Grechetto IGT wines must be aged for at least 3 months before they can be sold.
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Taste and aroma: The wine must have a clear colour, a clean aroma and a balanced taste with an appropriate acid-alcohol ratio.
By meeting these requirements, the wine is awarded the Umbria Grechetto IGT classification, which indicates a high quality and an adherence to the traditional methods of wine production in the Umbria region.