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Colli Etruschi Viterbesi (Tuscia) DOC

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The provincial catch-all for Tuscia, the volcanic Etruscan country of northern Lazio, now also labeled simply Tuscia. It allows almost everything, but the wines worth seeking are the Grechetto whites, which share the Orvieto and Civitella d'Agliano character just across the border: green apple, fennel, chamomile, a waxy texture and a bitter almond finish. The reds are mostly Sangiovese and Montepulciano blends, medium bodied and earthy.

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  • Trappolini

    Colli Etruschi Viterbesi Grechetto Brecceto

    Castiglione in Teverina estate; green apple, fennel and almond with a waxy texture; the DOC bottling most likely to reach the US.

    $15 to $20Wine-Searcher
  • Tenuta La Pazzaglia

    Colli Etruschi Viterbesi Grechetto

    Family estate on the Umbrian border; crisp, mineral Grechetto, mostly Italy and a few US listings.

    $14 to $18Wine-Searcher
  • Trappolini

    Colli Etruschi Viterbesi Rosso

    Sangiovese led red, cherry and earth, simple and honest.

    $12 to $16Wine-Searcher