The Lago di Corbara DOC covers the area around Lake Corbara, across the provinces of Perugia and Terni, in Umbria. It was established in 1998. It has about 23 hectares, with an output of 620 hectolitres.
The whites
The Bianco comes from at least 60% Chardonnay, Grechetto, Sauvignon and Vermentino, alone or together, plus other allowed white grapes. Each of the four grapes also makes a varietal, with at least 85% of the named grape. The Bianco and the white varietals may be Riserva: they are released from 30 September of the year after the harvest, after about a year.
The reds
The Rosso comes from at least 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero and Sangiovese, and is released from 1 September of the year after the harvest, after about ten months. Each of the four reds also has its own varietal, with at least 85%. The red Riservas age about 22 months, including 12 in barrel, and are released from 1 September of the second year after the harvest.
Late harvest and Passito
The Vendemmia Tardiva and the Passito come from at least 60% Grechetto and Sauvignon and are released from 1 January of the year after the harvest. The Passito Riserva ages at least two years, including three months in bottle, and is released from 15 December of the second year after the harvest. The minimum alcohol for the appellation is 10%.
The province of Terni is also home to Orvieto, which extends into the province of Viterbo, and Amelia.
