Founded 1971MontefalcoSagrantino specialist25 current wines

Arnaldo Caprai

History

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.

Winemaking

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.

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History

Terroir

Winemaking

Philosophy

Wines

Collepiano

25 Anni

Dante

Montefalco Riserva

Montefalco Rosso

Le Molacce

Puntabella

Metodo Classico

50 Anni

Spinning Beauty

Valdimaggio

Vigna Flaminia Maremmana

Anima Umbra Rosso

Poggio Belvedere Rosso

Cuvée Secrète

Grecante

Sauvignon

Montefalco Grechetto

Anima Umbra Grechetto

Poggio Belvedere Grechetto

Plus Noir Metodo Classico

Anima Umbra Bianco Umbria IGT

Chardonnay

Montefalco Bianco

Sagrantino Passito

Merlot

Nero Outsider Umbria IGT

Rosso Outsider Umbria Rosso IGT

Also bottling Montefalco Sagrantino