Storia
Arnaldo Caprai has produced wine in Montefalco since 1971.
The estate developed research and experimentation in agronomy and winemaking to increase knowledge of Sagrantino and the Montefalco territory. The first 25 Anni was produced in 1993.
The company later adopted quality and environmental management systems and participated in the New Green Revolution sustainability protocol.
1971The estate began producing wine in Montefalco.
1993First vintage of 25 Anni.
2015Collaboration with Michel Rolland began.
Terroir
The estate is located at Montefalco, where Sagrantino has been linked with the territory for centuries.
Vinificazione
Grape selectionGrapes are selected according to each wine.
Temperature controlFermentation temperature is controlled.
French oakSagrantino wines receive extended French-oak aging.
Vinification IntégraleSelected premium grapes ferment directly in rotating barriques.
The estate combines agronomic research, grape selection and sustainability programmes. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems were adopted in the early 2000s.
Grapes are selected by wine. Fermentation is temperature-controlled. Premium wines may use Vinification Intégrale in barriques. Sagrantino wines age for at least 22 months in French oak; Cuvée Secrète ages six months.
Filosofia
Innovation, research and sustainability are used to develop the expression of Sagrantino and the wines of Montefalco.
Vini
Collepiano
100% Sagrantino · —
RedCurrent wines
25 Anni
100% Sagrantino · —
RedCurrent wines
Montefalco Rosso
Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot · —
RedCurrent wines
Anima Umbra Rosso
Sangiovese and estate red varieties · —
RedCurrent wines
Grecante
100% Grechetto · —
WhiteCurrent wines
Anima Umbra Bianco Umbria IGT
Grechetto, Trebbiano Toscano · Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
White
Sagrantino Passito
100% Sagrantino · —
Sweet redCurrent wines
Nero Outsider Umbria IGT
Pinot Nero · Umbria IGT
Red
Rosso Outsider Umbria Rosso IGT
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon · Umbria IGT
Red
Merlot
100% Merlot · —
RedCurrent wines
50 Anni
100% Sagrantino · —
RedCurrent wines
Spinning Beauty
100% Sagrantino · —
RedCurrent wines
Valdimaggio
100% Sagrantino · —
RedCurrent wines
Dante
100% Sagrantino · —
RedCurrent wines
Montefalco Riserva
Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot · —
RedCurrent wines
Vigna Flaminia Maremmana
Sangiovese and estate red varieties · —
RedCurrent wines
Poggio Belvedere Rosso
Estate red varieties · —
RedCurrent wines
Cuvée Secrète
White grape varieties · —
WhiteCurrent wines
Le Molacce
100% Trebbiano Spoletino · —
WhiteCurrent wines
Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay · —
WhiteCurrent wines
Sauvignon
100% Sauvignon · —
WhiteCurrent wines
Montefalco Bianco
Trebbiano Spoletino and other white varieties · —
WhiteCurrent wines
Montefalco Grechetto
100% Grechetto · —
WhiteCurrent wines
Anima Umbra Grechetto
100% Grechetto · —
WhiteCurrent wines
Poggio Belvedere Grechetto
100% Grechetto · —
WhiteCurrent wines
Puntabella
Pinot Nero · —
RoséCurrent wines
Metodo Classico
Traditional-method sparkling blend · —
SparklingCurrent wines
Plus Noir Metodo Classico
Pinot Nero · —
SparklingCurrent wines
