![]() ![]() Now more than 90% of the Sagrantino grape is grown in Umbria. Sagrantino was an Umbrian varietal largely lost until Caprai focused on the recovery of the grape, reinvigorating a 400 year old tradition. Wines that have a story like Sagrantino, which have been put back on the map by Arnaldo Caprai. He’s also well versed in the history of wine, especially those from the Umbrian region. His knowledge goes way deeper than just understanding what he likes to drink. If you love wine, you’ll definitely want to check out Osteria Umbra, because they have the perfect wine to go with your dinner. Marco doesn’t just like wine, he knows the wine, sells the wine, LOVES the wine. He’s clear about his love for bold Italian reds, his preference for a Barbaresco to a Barolo, and his obsession for Brunello. A good part of Marco’s after dinner chat with us was about wine. The talk at Osteria Umbra includes wine, a lot of wine. That’s about 88 pounds of Parmigiano Reggiano a week and that doesn’t include the parm they use in other dishes or tableside. They go through about a wheel a week for this must-have dish – Taglierini Alla Gricia. ![]() They definitely had me at pasta tossed in a blazing wheel of cheese. Oh and then there’s this spectacle, a huge fiery cheese wheel. Add to that a Chef and his wife, both from Umbria, working together, on a dream to come to the US to open a memorable restaurant, and you really got something. Beautiful dining room(s), well trained, attentive staff, a skilled Italian Chef, and an interesting wine list with a bottle for every palate. Osteria Umbra has everything you want in an upscale Italian eatery. No need to call 911, this blaze is totally under control. ![]()
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