Description
The Lago di Corbara PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Passito and Late Harvest. The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Lago di Corbara PDO is within the entire territory of the municipality of Baschi and parts of the municipality of Orvieto, in the Province of Terni, in the Umbria region.
Description of product typologies
Lago di Corbara PDO Bianco is straw-yellow with greenish to golden hues, tending towards amber with ageing; the nose displays fragrances of acacia and broom, enriched by aromas of ripe fruit and aromatic herbs; it is predominantly fresh and sapid on the palate. Lago di Corbara PDO Rosso is ruby red, varying in intensity; the nose reveals traces of red fruit and moss, accompanied by good minerality; it is fresh and tart the palate, with fruity undertones and sweet tannins. It can display Riserva on the label if the wine has undergone a mandatory ageing period of at least 12 months in wood. Lago di Corbara PDO Passito varies from golden yellow to amber-yellow; the nose is intense; it ranges from slightly sweet to sweet on the palate, and is harmonious and velvety. Lago di Corbara PDO Vendemmia Tardiva is golden-yellow, varying in intensity; the nose is characteristic, at times with hints of honey; it is velvety on the palate, ranging from slightly sweet to sweet. Lago di Corbara PDO Rosso wines cannot be released for consumption before September 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced; for Lago di Corbara PDO Rosso Riserva wines the date is September 1st of the second year following that of the grape harvest. Lago di Corbara PDO Passito and Lago di Corbara PDO Vendemmia Tardiva wines cannot be released for consumption before January 31st of the year following the harvest, and Lago di Corbara PDO Bianco Riserva wines not before September 30th of the year following that in which the grapes were produced. Before being released for consumption, Lago di Corbara PDO Passito Riserva wine must have undergone a mandatory ageing period of at least 2 years, commencing December 15th of the year in which the grapes were produced, of which a minimum of 3 months must be spent maturing in the bottle.
Grape variety specifications
Lago di Corbara PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties (incl. Riserva): min. 85% Vermentino, Grechetto, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured unaromatic grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. From red grape varieties (incl. Riserva): min. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured unaromatic grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin.
Additional specifications
The Lago di Corbara PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
