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Assisi DOC
A small DOC on the hills below Assisi that is nearly synonymous with one producer, Sportoletti, who bottles both a Grechetto and a Sangiovese-Merlot Rosso under the name. Assisi Grechetto is a mid-weight white with pear, almond, white flowers and moderate acidity; the Rosso is soft and fruity with cherry, plum and gentle tannin, made for early drinking. Sportoletti's serious wines (Villa Fidelia) are labeled IGT, so the DOC bottlings are the entry level, but they're well made and Sportoletti has a longstanding US importer.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportoletti | Assisi Rosso Sangiovese with Merlot, unoaked; cherry, plum and soft tannin, the easiest Assisi DOC to find in the US. | $15 to $20 | Wine-Searcher |
| Sportoletti | Assisi Grechetto Pear, almond and a round texture; a good example of what Grechetto does in central Umbria. | $15 to $20 | Wine-Searcher |