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Lago di Corbara DOC
A small red-focused DOC on the slopes above a reservoir on the Tiber, created to give the reds of the Orvieto area a home. It's international in outlook: Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot Nero alongside Sangiovese, made in a ripe, oak-influenced style with blackcurrant, plum, cocoa and moderate tannin. Decugnano dei Barbi and Barberani (Villa Monticelli) are the leading estates and use the DOC for their top reds; Tenuta di Salviano's Turlo is the one with the most US history. Quality is solid, but few US retailers stock the reds.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decugnano dei Barbi | Lago di Corbara Rosso Il Rosso Sangiovese with Cabernet and Merlot, oak aged; black cherry, cedar and polished tannin from a well-regarded Orvieto estate. | $25 to $35 | Wine-Searcher |
| Tenuta di Salviano (Titignano) | Lago di Corbara Turlo Merlot and Cabernet based, ripe and plush, from the Corsini family's lakeside estate. | $20 to $28 | Wine-Searcher |
| Barberani | Lago di Corbara Rosso Villa Monticelli Organic estate; Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot with dark fruit, herbs and a savory finish. | $25 to $35 | Wine-Searcher |