Torgiano Rosso Riserva
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Gently rolling hills at elevations between 300 and 400 m above sea level.
- Naturally well-drained soil with a west-southwest aspect.
- Dry summers with pronounced diurnal temperature variation during the final stage of ripening.
- Rainfall concentrated in the month of February.
- The production zone is confined exclusively to the commune of Torgiano, in the province of Perugia. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Human factors
- Viticulture documented as far back as the Etruscan period, as evidenced by the Museo del Vino di Torgiano; excavations have uncovered a Roman villa rustica of the 2nd century BCE with cisterns and wine amphorae.
- Torgiano was rebuilt as a fortified castle within the Perugian defensive system in the second half of the 1200s, with subsequent construction works documented in notarial deeds of the Benedictines. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Product characteristics
- Well-balanced alcohol levels and great overall harmony are the defining characteristics of the sensory profile.
Terroir / wine link
- Elevations of 300–400 m, well-drained soils, a west-southwest aspect, and dry summers with marked diurnal temperature variation all contribute to the wine's well-balanced alcohol levels and great harmony.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0834
- Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini Torgiano