The geographical area of Montefalco DOC falls within the province of Perugia, in the center of Umbria, and includes the entire municipal territory of Montefalco, in this area you can do Wine tasting Montefalco Sagrantino . It is a small area with a slope of the vineyard plots and variable general exposure, so as to create various types of microclimates.
The Montefalco Rosso DOC wine
It is obtained from Sangiovese grapes from 60% to 70%, and Sagrantino from 10 to 15%, and other non-aromatic red grape varieties, recommended or authorized for the Province of Perugia.
The Montefalco Bianco DOC wine
must be obtained from Grechetto (min. 50%), Trebbiano toscano (20%-35%) and other non-aromatic white grape varieties, recommended or authorized for the province of Perugia. It is a good wine when young and has an aging capacity of two or three years.
Montefalco Rosso is a wine with aging capacity that can evolve in the bottle, if well preserved, for 5 or more years. The Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG designation of origin is reserved for wines produced with pure Sagrantino grapes, grown in an area that includes lands in the municipality of Montefalco.
It is a very small area with lands that slope gently along the hilly profiles with altitudes from 220 m. above sea level to 472 of the highest hills, presided over by ancient medieval villages.
Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG wine is produced in the Secco and Passito typologies. It is subjected to a mandatory aging period of at least 33 months, of which, for the Secco typology only, at least twelve months in oak barrels of any size. For the Passito version, in addition to natural drying, the practice of humidity control is permitted. However, the use of heating is prohibited. Sagrantino is a wine for long aging thanks to its set of natural antioxidants and evolves up to 10-15 years.
UMBRIA WINE TASTING
Umbria Wineries
Furthermore, during the summer you can taste wines outdoors while enjoying the views.
Choose the Wine and go to the Cellar – Wine Tastings Montefalco Sagrantino
RED
In the municipality of Montefalco and in part of the municipalities of Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano in the province of Perugia, from Sangiovese grapes 60-70%, Sagrantino 10-15% and from grapes allowed for cultivation in Umbria max 30%
With an aging of at least 30 months, of which 12 in wooden barrels
In the municipality of Montefalco and in part of the municipalities of Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano in the province of Perugia, from 100% Sagrantino grapes, aged for at least 33 months
White and Rose
In the municipality of Montefalco and in part of the municipalities of Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano in the province of Perugia, from Trebbiano Spoletino grapes min.50%;
From Grechetto grapes min.85%
SWEET
Montefalco Sagrantino Passito docg
In the municipality of Montefalco and in part of the municipalities of Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano in the province of Perugia, from 100% Sagrantino grapes
Visiting the cellars is definitely an experience not to be missed.
BOOK YOUR WINE TASTING Montefalco Sagrantino
The Cellars are ready to welcome you to make you live an unforgettable experience. Therefore you can choose various types of tasting also and above all based on your needs. The wine tasting Montefalco Sagrantino are an unforgettable wine tourism and food and wine experience. We are waiting for you in the Cellar.
see the cellars of other regions of Italy:
Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, Lombardy, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche