Grechetto
The name Grechetto is used to identify a family of white grape varieties that are widespread throughout central Italy, especially in the Umbria region. Researchers have traced the origin of these grapes to the ancient vineyards of the eastern Mediterranean, from which they arrived in Italy thanks to the initiative of the Greeks, as the name seems to suggest. The vinification of these varieties produces white wines with an intense fruity profile, a good alcohol content, and a full body, structure and complexity, especially if they are obtained from overripe grapes or harvested late and aged in wood. The most common denominations are those of Orvieto, Montefalco, Torgiano and Colli Martani, although many others allow them to be used, expressing the white wine soul of the central Apennines in the best possible way.