Montefalco

The wine identified by the Protected Designation of Origin "Montefalco" can be either white or red (also Riserva).

Grapes

The Montefalco Bianco wine is produced with a minimum of 50% of Grechetto grapes, together with those of Trebbiano Toscano (between 20% and 35%) and other white grapes suitable for cultivation in Umbria (maximum 30%). For Montefalco Rosso, on the other hand, there is a quota of between 60% and 70% of Sangiovese, together with a quota of Sagrantino (between 10% and 15%). In this case, too, other red grapes grown in the region may be used, provided they do not exceed 30%.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

Straw yellow in colour, the Montefalco Bianco is characterised by a fruity and slightly winy aroma, combined with a dry, characteristic and slightly fruity flavour. The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 11% vol. Montefalco Rosso, on the other hand, is ruby red, with a vinous, characteristic and delicate aroma and a harmonious, dry, full-bodied flavour. The minimum alcohol content is 12% vol. for the Riserva version it is 12,50% vol.

Grape production area

The production area takes the form of a limited hilly area located in the centre of Umbria, in the province of Perugia, and characterized by a typically continental climate.

Specificity and historical notes

The production regulations, especially in their original version, approved in 1979, are a faithful snapshot of the state of viticulture in Montefalco, with the clear predominance, among the cultivated vines, of Sangiovese, which is also widespread in the rest of Umbria.