Description
The Torgiano Rosso Riserva PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Torgiano Rosso Riserva PDO is within the entire territory of the municipality of Torgiano in the Province of Perugia, in the Umbria region.
Description of product typologies
Torgiano Rosso Riserva PDO is bright ruby red; the nose reveals fruity fragrances of prune and black cherry, entwined with balsamic hints of hazelnut and leather; it is dry and harmonious on the palate, with good structure. Grapes destined for the vinification of Torgiano Rosso Riserva PDO wines must ensure a minimum natural alcohol level of 12% vol. Torgiano Rosso Riserva Protected Designation of Origin wines must be aged for a minimum period of 36 months, of which at least 12 months must be in the bottle; the ageing period commences November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced.
Geographical and sub-area specifications
Torgiano Rosso Riserva PDO wines may use the geographical term Umbria.
Additional specifications
The Torgiano Rosso Riserva PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym. The year in which the grapes were produced must be indicated on all recipients containing Torgiano Rosso Riserva PDO wine, and can be preceded by the specification Vendemmia.
