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In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina heads to Umbria, Italy’s “green heart”, to explore one of the country’s most underrated wine regions: Orvieto DOC.
Joined by wine educator and ambassador Luisa Salussolia, this episode blends wine education, wine travel inspiration, and a deep dive into wine grapes that define the region. From volcanic soils and indigenous varieties like Grechetto and Procanico, to food pairings, tasting tips and travel advice, this is your guide to discovering Orvieto and expanding your understanding of Italian wine.
If you’re looking to learn about wine, discover new regions and plan your next wine trip, this episode is for you.
02:53 – Discovering Orvieto — why this underrated wine region deserves more attention.
04:19 – The Umbrian landscape — a perfect destination for wine travel with history, nature and value.
06:40 – Montefalco Sagrantino — one of Italy’s boldest red wine grapes.
08:42 – Arnaldo Caprai and the wine that helped redefine this part of Italy.
09:38 – Link back to the Episode 254 on Sangiovese and Brunello di Montalcino.
11:11 – Becoming an Orvieto ambassador — combining wine education with real regional experience.
12:36 – Why Orvieto DOC stands out — terroir, indigenous wine grapes and quality-driven producers.
14:53 – Classico Superiore explained — what it means for quality and aging.
15:53 – Historic wineries and Etruscan cellars — where history meets modern winemaking.
17:56 – Grechetto explained — one of the key wine grapes shaping Orvieto wines.
19:42 – Procanico (Trebbiano Toscano) — freshness, acidity and structure in the blend.
21:28 – Understanding Trebbiano — why this family of wine grapes is so complex.
22:20 – Tasting Decugnano dei Barbi ‘Mare Antico’ Orvieto Classico Superiore 2023 — texture, salinity and mineral expression. Buy with Eurowines.co.uk £22.99
25:01 – Food pairings — truffles, wild boar and classic Umbrian dishes.
27:32 – Tenuta Le Velette, Lunato, Orvieto Classico Superiore 2024 — volcanic soils and a savoury wine style.
35:17 – Planning your trip — practical tips for wine travel in Orvieto.
36:56 – Visiting wineries — authentic experiences in one of Italy’s hidden wine regions.
38:30 – Regenerative viticulture — an important topic in modern wine education.
41:30 – One key vineyard change — how no-till farming can impact wine quality.
42:23 – Tasting tips — how to learn about wine through a structured approach.
46:35 – Wine recommendations — discovering new regions and styles beyond the mainstream.
48:41 – Final Old Vine wine picks — Bodega Cerron, La Calera del Escaramujo Monastrell and Nuits-St Georges, Rue de Chaux, 1er Cru, Domaine Chicotot, Burgundy
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