Arnaldo-Caprai - Montefalco Rosso 2021

This family-owned winery began in 1971 when textiles entrepreneur Arnaldo Caprai purchased 12.5 acres in Montefalco. In 1988, ownership passed on to Arnaldo’s son, Marco, who began the project to cultivate the promotion of the grape that has been growing in the Montefalco region for more than 400 years: Sagrantino. Today, the winery is the leading producer of top quality Sagrantino di Montefalco, a wine produced exclusively from this native variety. In addition to its commitment to quality, Arnaldo Caprai is recognized for its dedication to environmental, economic and social sustainability, as well as being champions for the wines of Umbria.

Umbria’s indigenous grape Sagrantino, which produces lively, sometimes tannic wines with brambly black fruit aromas has been growing in Montefalco for more than 400 years, but was lost over time and nearly disappeared from Umbrian vineyards in the 1960s.

The revival of the grape variety beginning in 1971 and the promotion of Montefalco Sagrantino to DOCG status in 1992 were largely due to the pioneering work of the Caprai family. The winery’s experiments with clonal selection, new trellising systems, and high-density plantings have resulted in huge improvements in the quality of the wine made from pure Sagrantino, bringing well-deserved recognition to an often overlooked Italian wine region.

15 days in stainless-steel; indigenous yeast; 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged 12 months in French oak barriques; minimum 6 months aging in bottle.

“Bright and fruit-forward with ripe raspberries and cherries as well as sweet spices, chocolate and candied orange peel. Medium- to full-bodied with deep, succulent fruit and firm, tightly packed tannins.” - 92 Points, James Suckling

Producer: Arnaldo-Caprai

Country: Italy

Region: Umbria

Varietal: Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot

Appellation: Montefalco

Vintage: 2021

Size: 750ml