Where to taste Viognier in Umbria: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.

Viognier estates in Umbria

Castello della Sala ★ 4.6

Orvieto DOC, Umbria IGTProcanico, Grechetto, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Traminer, Riesling, Pinot Noir229 haFounded 1350Antinori familyWinemaker Renzo CotarellaOrvieto DOC

A 14th-century fortress near Ficulle in the Antinori portfolio, farming 229 of 600 hectares between 220 and 470 metres, known for the barrel-aged white Cervaro della Sala and botrytised Muffato della Sala.

Tasting: Cellar and estate visits arranged through the Antinori family's central booking contact.

Tip: Cervaro della Sala, first made in 1985, pairs Procanico-Grechetto fruit with barrique-aged Chardonnay.

Strada Provinciale 51, Localita Sala, 05016 Ficulle TR, Italy Book →

Palazzone ★ 4.1

Orvieto Classico Superiore DOC, Umbria IGTGrechetto, Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese24 haOrvieto DOC

Twenty-four-hectare estate at Rocca Ripesena above Orvieto producing Orvieto Classico Superiore across several labels, including the late-harvest Vendemmia Tardiva and botrytised Muffa Nobile.

Tasting: Cellar and vineyard visits by reservation; contact the estate directly.

Tip: Not to be confused with the unrelated Il Palazzone estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, a different producer with a similar name.

Localita Rocca Ripesena 68, 05018 Orvieto TR, Italy Book →

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