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Colli del Trasimeno (Trasimeno) DOC

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IL PROGETTODOCCOLLI DEL TRASIMENO (TRASIMENO)AAIT75677175Denominazione di Origine Controllata

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The story here is Gamay del Trasimeno, which is not Gamay at all but Grenache, brought to the lake centuries ago, probably via Spain or Sardinia. From old bush vines it gives a mid-weight red with raspberry, wild strawberry, white pepper, dried herbs and soft tannin, more Cannonau than Beaujolais. The blended Rosso is Sangiovese-based and pleasant, and the Grechetto whites are nutty and round. Madrevite, Montemelino and the Duca della Corgna cooperative are the names; a few reach the US through small natural-wine importers.

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Bottles I'm chasing

  • Madrevite

    Trasimeno Gamay C'Osa

    Organic estate that has pushed the Gamay del Trasimeno revival; raspberry, pepper and a fresh, lightly tannic finish.

    $20 to $28Wine-Searcher

  • Montemelino

    Trasimeno Gamay Giovanotto

    Natural-leaning, imported by SelectioNaturel; juicy, chillable Grenache with strawberry and herbs.

    $18 to $25Wine-Searcher

  • Duca della Corgna

    Colli del Trasimeno Rosso Riserva Divina Villa

    The lakeside cooperative's oak-aged riserva, Sangiovese with Gamay and Cabernet, plum, tobacco and firm tannin.

    $20 to $28Wine-Searcher