# Ep 257 – Orvieto DOC: Italy’s Most Overlooked Wine Region Explained with Luisa Salussolia

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Podcast: [EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A Wine Podcast Exploring Wine Regions, Grapes & Education](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875)
Published: 2026-04-13T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com/e/ep-257/
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## Resource

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina heads to Umbria, Italy’s “green heart”, to explore one of the country’s most underrated wine regions: Orvieto DOC. Joined by wine educator and ambassador Luisa Salussolia, this episode blends wine education, wine travel inspiration, and a deep dive into wine grapes that define the region. From volcanic soils and indigenous varieties like Grechetto and Procanico, to food pairings, tasting tips and travel advice, this is your guide to discovering Orvieto and expanding your understanding of Italian wine. If you’re looking to learn about wine, discover new regions and plan your next wine trip, this episode is for you. 02:53 – Discovering Orvieto — why this underrated wine region deserves more attention. 04:19 – The Umbrian landscape — a perfect destination for wine travel with history, nature and value. 06:40 – Montefalco Sagrantino — one of Italy’s boldest red wine grapes. 08:42 – Arnaldo Caprai and the wine that helped redefine this part of Italy. 09:38 – Link back to the Episode 254 on Sangiovese and Brunello di Montalcino. 11:11 – Becoming an Orvieto ambassador — combining wine education with real regional experience. 12:36 – Why Orvieto DOC stands out — terroir, indigenous wine grapes and quality-driven producers. 14:53 – Classico Superiore explained — what it means for quality and aging. 15:53 – Historic wineries and Etruscan cellars — where history meets modern winemaking. 17:56 – Grechetto explained — one of the key wine grapes shaping Orvieto wines. 19:42 – Procanico (Trebbiano Toscano) — freshness, acidity and structure in the blend. 21:28 – Understanding Trebbiano — why this family of wine grapes is so complex. 22:20 – Tasting Decugnano dei Barbi 'Mare Antico' Orvieto Classico Superiore 2023 — texture, salinity an…

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