Wine Experiences Montefalco

Sagrantino is one of the two main wine production areas of the Italian region of Umbria. This territory, characterized by soft hills and short plains, is the perfect destination for wine travelers who want to discover the great wines of Umbria during memorable wine tastings and visits to the area’s historical wineries.

Sagrantino is the name of the most widespread black grape variety that can be found around Montefalco’s area in Umbria. During your wine tastings in this territory, you will have the opportunity to savor different wines produced with this peculiar variety, characterized by warm, fruity and tannic notes. Despite being small, Sagrantino’s area boasts two designations of origin; Montefalco DOC and Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG.

While in Sagratino’s area, you will be able to experience some of the area’s excellences during your wine tastings. However, your visit to this Umbrian destination wouldn’t be complete without tasting some other specialties of this territory. Between winery visits, don’t forget to try some of the area’s typical dishes, such as lamb with black truffle, gnocchi with Sagrantino passito, strangozzi or strangolapreti, risotto with Sagrantino, Parmigiana di gobbi, pere al Sagrantino.

As the name suggests, the most widespread grape variety of this wine destination is Sagrantino, which you’ll have the chance to taste during your wine tastings and winery visits in the area. Present in the territory since the Middle Ages, the Sagrantino vine started gaining the fame of high-quality red wine in the nineties. Apart from in Montesanto, Sagrantino grapes can be found in Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Giano dell'Umbria and Castel Ritaldi. Other varieties that can be found in the area include Sangiovese, Canaiolo Bianco, Grechetto, Trebbiano Spoletino and Verdello.

The best time to visit the land of Sagrantino is undoubtedly autumn, considering that Sagrantino is a full-bodied wine and the local cooking is rich in hearty dishes based on game and truffle. In this season you can fully enjoy this territory and visit Sagrantino wineries while temperatures are more pleasant and vineyards are tinged with autumn colors.

Besides tasting the various shades of Sagrantino wine and visiting its wineries, during your time in this territory we recommend visiting some of its highlights, such as the village of Montefalco, Bevagna and its medieval towers, Marcellano’s castle, Barattano’s castle, the Rocca dei Borgia, Castel Ritaldi.

The average price of a wine tasting with winery visit in Montefalco is around €42.50. Depending on the experience, prices range from €25 to €60. Booking in advance ensures availability and the best prices.

Here are the top wineries to visit in Montefalco:

• Cantina Napolini
• Cantina Fratelli Pardi
• FATTORIA COLSANTO
• Cantina La Veneranda
• Cantine Briziarelli
• Vineria del Carmine
• Cantina Di Filippo - vino biologico
• Azienda Agricola Bocale

Here are the best wine tastings to book in Montefalco:

• San Francesco Tasting: Local Products & Wine Tasting at Cantina La Veneranda
• Discover Umbrian wines at Fonte di Bevagna
• Wine & Tradition: 5 Wines, Local Dishes and Vineyard Experience in Montefalco
• Welcome to Montefalco: Wine Tasting at Cantine Briziarelli
• Classic wine experience at Perticaia Winery
• Food & wine experience at Bocale Winery in Sagrantino
• Exclusive wine experience at Perticaia Winery
• All White Wines at Cantina Fratelli Pardi in Montefalco, Umbria