Tre Bicchieri 2025: the 17 best wines from Umbria awarded by Gambero Rosso. A record for the Region

Sep 28 2024, 13:26

When analyzing the territory of Umbria from north to south, we find both red and white wines that are very diverse from one another. Montefalco is undoubtedly the region's driving force, but excellent results have also been achieved by the Orvieto and Torgiano DOCs

Umbria is truly in great shape, as reflected in the Gambero Rosso Italian Wines Guide 2025. The number of wines awarded with Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) – 17 in total – is a record that speaks volumes. However, the most convincing data comes from the styles of wines across different areas. While the region is small, the variety of soils, microclimates, and the skill of many winemakers make it a great wine region. Furthermore, Umbria is not focused on a single type or variety of wine. By analyzing the territory from north to south, we find both red and white wines that are very distinct from each other.

Tre Bicchieri 2025 from Umbria: Montefalco

Montefalco is undoubtedly the region’s locomotive. Many wines from this area have been awarded, starting with the prestigious Sagrantino (which, as we've emphasized many times, has finally found its precise path, and we believe it’s the right one). There is also the other local variety, Montefalco Rosso, where Sangiovese takes the spotlight. Not to forget the Montefalco Bianco, produced by only a few wineries, which deserves attention primarily for its use of Trebbiano Spoletino grapes that find their best expression here, especially in the Spoleto DOC.

Tre Bicchieri 2025 from Umbria: red and white wines

Returning to Sangiovese, we highlight Fiommarino from Monte Vibiano, an exciting new red from recent years produced southwest of Perugia. Staying in the realm of red wines and highlighting the region's biodiversity, we note the excellent Trasimeno Gamay (which is actually Grenache but has always been called Gamay here due to a historical mix-up). These wines are fresh, light, and juicy. Also, there is the Ciliegiolo from Narni, which characterizes the winemaking of the southern part of the region.

Staying in the south, we move on to Orvieto and its great white wines. The revitalization of this area began several years ago, and the results are clear. Four wines have been awarded (including a delightful Muffa Nobile), but more importantly, they have achieved a stylistic definition that highlights the characteristics of individual vineyards and projects them as aging wines worthy of the best Italian wines.

Tre Bicchieri 2025 from Umbria: the Torgiano DOC

We conclude by mentioning the small Torgiano DOC: the hectares are few, and so are the wineries, but the precious work done decades ago by Lungarotti has borne fruit. All the wines from this area near Perugia are truly impressive, starting with the Torgiano Bianco Torre di Giano Vigna Il Pino, which we award this year.