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SAGRANTINO
Come join us on our discovery of the most important Umbrian wine, which was virtually unknown until just a few years ago, but that recently has had immense success. The Sagrantino, which has been cultivated for centuries on the slopes of the Umbrian hills, is considered a native wine of the area, though there are various hypotheses regarding its origin. Some claim that it is of Spanish origin, others believe that it was brought into the area by Francescan monks, while others still argue that it was introduced into Italy by the Saracens. We will reach the city-fortress of Montefalco, which is considered the capital of the Sagrantino wine, and will visitvarious enoteche and wine shops as well as the surrounding areas, all of which are dedicated to the production of this renowned wine. We will follow itineraries that are not often given much publicity abroad, but that we assure you will leave quite an impression. By visiting some of the better-known producers, you will understand what makes this wine so unique. You can taste and compare the Sagrantino to the less prestigious Rosso di Montefalco, which uses only 10 to 15% of the Sagrantino grape variety and around 70% of Sangiovese and other varieties, but that however is still a full bodied and noteworthy wine. We will also stop to visit Bevagna, a small gem from the Middle ages that has been added to the list of the most beautiful towns in Italy.
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