The Winery Arnaldo-Caprai of Montefalco of Umbria

Winery Arnaldo-Caprai
The winery offers 36 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Umbria.
It is located in Montefalco in the region of Umbria
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The Winery Arnaldo-Caprai is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 36 wines for sale in of Montefalco to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Arnaldo-Caprai winery is recognized as one of the best vineyards in Italy, nestled in the heart of Umbria, specifically in Montefalco. It majestically extends over an impressive area with a splendid view of the hills that decorate and border the region. This lush estate is a true iconography of the love of nature and winemaking. Founded in 1971 by Arnaldo Caprai, this true treasure of Italian heritage is currently managed by his son Marco Caprai. The estate has become a benchmark in the production of high-quality wines, and has helped to promote and appreciate Sagrantino worldwide. The vineyard is particularly known for its production of the famous Sagrantino red wine. This wine, derived from indigenous grapes of the same name, has built a world-class reputation thanks to its rich taste and velvety texture, its complex evolution, and strong tannins. A faithful to his ecological commitment, Caprai has adopted over the years sustainable viticultural practices, preferring methods that respect and protect the environment. The cellar uses modern winemaking techniques, perfectly harmonized with the respect of ancestral traditions. The estate is not only the place of production for very high-quality wines, but it also welcomes wine enthusiasts and experts for visits and tastings. With a panoramic view of the vineyard, from the vine to the bottle, visitors can learn the secrets of winemaking and savor the iconic wines of the estate. As for the estate itself, it is a breathtaking tableau of terraced crops nestled in the heart of the immense scenic beauty of Umbria.

Top Winery Arnaldo-Caprai wines

Looking for the best Winery Arnaldo-Caprai wines in Montefalco among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Arnaldo-Caprai wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Arnaldo-Caprai wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

How Winery Arnaldo-Caprai wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, pasta with chicken or pasta with veal stock sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

On the nose the red wine of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

  • 1997With an average score of 4.43/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.23/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai.

  • Sagrantino
  • Sangiovese
  • Merlot
  • Canaiolo Nero
  • Pinot Nero
  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Montefalco

The wine region of Montefalco is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paolo Bea or the Domaine Paolo Bea produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montefalco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montefalco often reveals types of flavors of oak, tropical fruit or bramble and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, graphite or cinnamon.

In the mouth of Montefalco is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 122 estates and châteaux in the of Montefalco, producing 246 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Montefalco go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

The top white wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

How Winery Arnaldo-Caprai wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pork sautéed with chinese noodles, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or pretzels (alsace).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

On the nose the white wine of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

  • 2012With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.58/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai.

  • Grechetto
  • Chardonnay
  • Trebbiano Toscano
  • Fiano
  • Vermentino
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Canaiolo Nero

The top sparkling wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

How Winery Arnaldo-Caprai wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.40/5

The word of the wine: Primeur (wine)

A wine made to be drunk very young, bottled and marketed very soon after fermentation (about two months). Syn.: new.

The top sweet wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

How Winery Arnaldo-Caprai wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

  • 0With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Arnaldo-Caprai.

  • Sagrantino

Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo

It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Arnaldo-Caprai

Planning a wine route in the of Montefalco? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Arnaldo-Caprai.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.