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Bordering on Tuscany and right above Rome, Umbria has as a capital Perugia. The city is famous for its University and chocolates, thanks to Perugina\/Baci brand! Another famous city is certainly Assisi. The Franciscan structures of Assisi have been selected as a World Heritage Site in 2000.
\nThe region is also named the Green Heart of Italy. Umbrian agriculture is noted for its tobacco, olive oil, black truffles (45% of Italian production in Valnerina) and vineyards.
\nThe notable wines are the crisp, dry white wine Grechetto and the antioxidant-rich reds of Sagrantino, a deep coloured, recognized as the world\u2019s most tannic red wine![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6596″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The family operation began in 1971 when textiles entrepreneur Arnaldo Caprai purchased a 5ha vineyard, Val di Maggio, in Montefalco. In 1988, management passed on to Arnaldo\u2019s son, Marco.
\nToday, the estate extends for around 150 hectares, 136 of which are currently in production.
\nThe winery is the leading producer of top quality Sagrantino di Montefalco, a 100% Sagrantino wine. The Grape is recognized to have the highest level of Polyphenols and Tannins compared to any other variety in the world.
\nMarco, who dedicated himself to develop & promote this unique variety growing in the Montefalco region for more than 400 years, is recognized in Italy and in the world as one of the top Italian producers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
25 Anni is the result of research and careful clonal selection of Sagrantino\u2019s best grapes. This jubilee wine was produced for the first time in 1993 to celebrate the winery\u2019s 25th anniversary. Since then, 25 Anni has kept its name as well as its unique character, power and elegance. Aged 24 months in French oak barrique.<\/p>\n
“The 2004 Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni is remarkable. A dark, brooding beauty, this pure Sagrantino flows from the glass with awesome richness. The wine\u2019s fruit is still primary and vibrant, while the textural sensations on the palate are totally seductive. The firm Sagrantino tannins are there, but the wine has so much fruit they are barely perceptible. First made to celebrate the property\u2019s 25th anniversary, the 25 Anni is a selection of the best fruit and sees 24 months in small French oak barrels. It represents the very finest in contemporary winemaking.” – Wine Advocate, 94 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 100% Sagrantino<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n