Discover the top 100 best wines of Montefalco of Montefalco as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Montefalco and the best vintages to taste in this region.
DOCG of Umbria around the medieval town of Montefalco. Sagrantino as sole autochthonous grape, among the most tannic in the world (record phenolic content). Powerful and austere flagship reds with signature notes of blackberry, black plum, candied black cherry, ink, leather, tobacco, liquorice and oriental spices, massive tannins and dense palate — exceptional aging (15-20 years). Min.
37 months aging including 12 in cask. Also historic sweet passito version. Austere and noble wine.
Intense, fruity reds with a deep purple robe, supple tannins and an ample palate with characteristically very high acidity, with signature aromas of red fruits (black cherry, morello), ripe plum, spices, violet and Piedmontese balsamic notes. Star of Barbera d'Asti DOCG and Barbera d'Alba DOC, also exported to Argentina (Mendoza) and California. Italian black variety, the third most planted red grape in Italy, originating from Piedmont.
wines from the region of Montefalco go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of tagliatelle with foie gras, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or smoked salmon and lemon cake.
